Associate Director - Corporate Services

Waystone Specialist Services

Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry. Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide. With over 20 years' experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.

Reporting to the Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the business delivery of services to our clients accurately and on a timely basis. The Associate Director will manage the team and put in place internal company procedures and controls to ensure delivery of a quality product. The Associate Director will liaise with other departments, including Risk, Compliance and Legal in order to meet all objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and resource the teams to ensure client engagement requirements are met in accordance with reporting deadlines
• Managing staff and assisting team development by providing guidance, training and mentoring, setting their goals and monitoring performance.
• Continuously seek to improve and develop methods and processes with the key to making the team more effective and efficient.
• Work with team to ensure that:
• Detailed review of management accounts for clients are undertaken before issue.
• Teams deliver timely and accurate monthly/quarterly management and statutory financial information.
• Oversight of provision of financial information to Clients and Customers.
• Review and filing of VAT returns and other obligations adhere to strict filing deadlines.
• Preparation and filling of regulatory reporting.
• Implementing improvements in the accounting process to ensure it is robust, controlled and efficient.
• Continuously seeking to improve and develop the accounting processes to reduce reporting lead times.
• Working with colleagues across the Waystone Group, ensuring effective collaboration, communication and development of solutions.
• Adhere to internal procedures to meet professional standards, ensuring all learnings are completed on time and propose changes that can improve service delivery and quality
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in ad-hoc and project requirements as required by the Board of Directors.
• Coaching, mentoring and empowering members of Finance Team.
• Identify opportunities for business growth.
• Act as a Director of client Companies as and when required.
• Preparation/Review of board meeting packs and presentation at board meetings

Experience

• The successful candidate will be proficient in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Have strong technical accounting skills including Tax and Financial Reporting.
• Previous use of accounts package such as Xero, Sage or SAP would be desirable.
• A high level of customer focus towards both internal and external customers.
• Be very organised and have excellent attention to detail.
• A quick learner and work at speed in a fast-paced environment.
• It is essential to be trustworthy and understand the need for confidentiality.
• Strong client services experience at management level within the structured finance industries/ corporate services.
• Team player and self-starting, with ability to use initiative and produce high quality output.
• Effective communication skills and adept at building relationships
• Strong MS Office Skills with a focus on Excel.
• Ability/experience working in a fast-paced environment with outstanding time management, organizational, oral/written communication skills, critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Respect of different views, cultures, and methods with a willingness to embrace them.
• 4+ years in a similar Finance Role
• Experience in the Financial Services Industry would be beneficial

Education

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• University degree in accounting or business