Junior Securitisation Accountant

Role Summary

The Junior Accountant is responsible for the preparation of financial accounts for securitisation vehicles (SPVs). The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, producing financial statements, and supporting reporting requirements in line with accounting standards and transaction documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Preparation

• Prepare monthly accounts and annual financial statements for securitisation SPVs
• Record and maintain general ledger entries for loans, funding arrangements, interest income, and expenses
• Ensure accurate accounting for securitised assets and liabilities
• Prepare BAS, ITR

Journal Entries & Ledger Management

• Post journals for accruals, interest, fees, and adjustments
• Maintain and review general ledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Assist in period-end close processes

Reconciliations

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations (cash, receivables, payables, notes)
• Investigate and resolve any variances or discrepancies and escalate through report to senior accountant
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed within reporting deadlines

Audit Support

• Provide documentation and schedules required for external and internal audits
• Support audit queries related to financial reporting and balances

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Good Excel skills (e.g., reconciliations, formulas)
• Organised with ability to meet reporting deadlines
• Analytical mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in accounting
• Experience using XERO software or similiar

Desirable

• Exposure to financial services or structured finance
• Basic understanding of securitisation or SPVs

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There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. 

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