Assistant Business Analyst | Trust & Investment Administration

Keypoint; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 5,580 - 7,812; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Bahrain seeks an entry-level accounting professional. Responsibilities include reviewing transaction documents, preparing payment instructions, and handling client onboarding. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and has knowledge of IFRS standards. Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic are essential. Apply now by sending your CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards and local regulations of Bahrain.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review transaction documents and prepare payment instructions.
• Track payments and collect bank statements.
• Reconcile bank statements with ledgers.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/commerce

Tools

Accounting and portfolio management software

Job description

• Review of all transaction documents, recurring fees and expenses payments as per ongoing letter of engagement/service contracts from the clients
• Preparation of all payment instructions for all trust clients based on the transaction documents/ongoing contracts
• Follow up with banks to ensure payments are processed and collection of bank statements from the banks on periodic basis
• Collection of all supporting documents for all transactions and passing accounting entries in the accounting systems and checking the accuracy of the trial balance
• Reconciliation of bank statements to the bank ledgers and ensure all pending reconciliation items are reviewed and actioned
• Manage collection of all information from new clients for client on boarding and client account opening for trust clients
• Assisting by completing all the accounting opening forms, coordination with relationship managers of the banks, providing all the required KYC and other supporting documents for new bank account opening for trust clients
• Assist in preparation of reports for internal, client and regulatory reporting and filings
• Assist with preparation of fee notes for client engagement and follow-up with clients for collection
• For engagement which are billable on time spent basis maintain daily time records for billing
• Planning assignments in a systematic and organized manner and maintaining effective time and project management skills for all assigned tasks
• Managing risk to the firm by adhering to the risk management policies and procedures
• Ensuring allocated tasks are executed in accordance with Company methodology, guidance and professionalism
• Assist with other tasks as and when requested.

Experience & Knowledge:

• 0-1 year of experience – minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting/finance/commerce from a reputable university or educational institution
• A professional qualification (pursuing or attained) such as ACCA, CPA or CFA desirable
• Good understanding of financial statements and related financial reports in accordance with IFRS standards
• Knowledge of working in accounting and portfolio management software
• Knowledge of all local regulation of the Kingdom of Bahrain
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills both in English and Arabic
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and a team player

Apply now

Interested candidates should send their CVs [e-mail] with the Job ID: KP/TIA/ABA/Nov25.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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