Senior Accountant - Account Manager

Job description

Our client is a very well established independent, international tax advisory and corporate services firm, based in Nicosia.

We are recruiting on their behalf for a skilled and proactive Account Manager to become a vital part of their growing team. If you’re passionate about fostering effective governance and contributing to the overall growth of the organization, this is your chance to shine. They offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact.

Job Duties

Job Description

•     Oversea a portfolio of mostly Cyprus companies, controlled by non-Cypriot/non-resident clients. You would be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the ongoing corporate administration, accounting, tax and VAT compliance functions for your portfolio, while managing a team of 2 subordinates, and liaising with the legal and accounting/audit departments of the Firm.
•     Report to Senior Account Manager and Managing Director.
•     Ensure all requests by clients are initially addressed same day, and handle all corporate administrative work (drafts/review agreement/POAs, oversee transactions, bank account payments etc).
•     Assist with the formation of Cyprus companies, trusts, and alternative investment funds (AIF and RAIF- training to be provided in area of funds).
•     Take active role in preparation of accounting reports for part of portfolio, and monitor work of accountants/auditors involved in your portfolio of clients.
•     Advice clients on matters of immigration, namely investor immigration programs such as the Cyprus golden visa and company of foreign of interests.
•     Report to management on your team’s weekly time records and productivity.
•     Issuing invoices and debtor chasing.
•     Provide tax and VAT advise to clients.
•     Handling client meetings and all correspondence with clients and potential clients.
•     Take active and formal role in the Firms marketing initiative, including drafting articles for publication, handling the monthly newsletter, replying to potential clients etc.
•     Assisting Managing Director with ad hoc projects.
•     Actively participate in tax, VAT, IFRS and AML training.
•     Prepare training courses for in house training of staff.

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

•     UK qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, AIA).
•     A minimum of 5 years of prior experience in a similar role;
•     Good knowledge of Cyprus tax and VAT;
•     Excellent knowledge of the Cyprus fiduciary industry, including AML requirements.
•     Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
•     Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Word, and Excel;
•     Fluency in Greek & English;
•     Excellent communication skills and to be able to be part of a team;
•     Can work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Job Benefits

Remuneration & Benefits

•     Annual Gross salary between €43,000 – 53,000 based on previous skills and experience.
•     Annual performance related bonus of up to 1 months’ salary
•     Private covered parking
•     Early finish on Friday afternoons