Overview
A client accountant is responsible for managing the financial accounts of clients and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Main duties
· Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records for clients
· Managing client accounts and ensuring timely payments
· Reconciling bank statements and other financial records
· Preparing tax returns and other financial reports
· Providing financial advice and guidance to clients
· Resolving financial discrepancies and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
· Communicating with clients and responding to their inquiries
· Collaborating with other teams such as tax and audit teams
· Staying up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, or a related field
· Relevant certifications, such as ACCA
Skills:
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Proficiency in relevant software and systems
· Strong negotiation and sales skills
· Ability to multitask and prioritize
Expertise:
· 1-3 years of experience
· Knowledge of the industry and the company’s products or services
· Understanding of the client’s business needs and challenges
· Ability to provide value-added solutions and advice
· Experience in client relationship management
· Knowledge of sales and marketing techniques
Ability to manage client expectations and resolve issues effectively
About Sovereign Group
SOVEREIGN GROUP
Who we are?
Sovereign is a leading independent provider of corporate, private client and retirement planning services. We currently manage over 20,000 structures for a wide variety of clients – companies, entrepreneurs, private investors or high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and their families – and have assets under administration in excess of £20 billion.
Sovereign began in Gibraltar in 1987 and has since grown into one of the largest independent corporate and trust service providers in the world. Sovereign has offices in more than 20 jurisdictions namely Gibraltar, Dubai, Guernsey, Mauritius, Malta, Hong Kong and UK and there are more than 500 staff working for the Group.
Sovereign Mauritius
Mauritius has two main entities namely Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited and Sovereign Corporate Services Limited.
Sovereign Trust (Mauritius) Limited is a fully licensed Management Company since 2015 and provide services such as company formation and administration, trustee services, opening of bank accounts.
Sovereign Corporate Services Limited started in December 2020 with 11 staff in 2020 and is today the second largest office in the Group. It provides insourcing and back office services such as accounting, pension administration, corporate and trust administration, and compliance to other offices across the world.