Senior Associate – Corporate Services

About Waystone

Waystone offers specialized asset-servicing solutions focused on governance, administration, risk, and compliance for financial institutions globally. With over 25 years of expertise, it supports clients in structuring, operating, and expanding their businesses through innovative, digital, and scalable services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and organize tasks to satisfy client engagement objectives, ensuring compliance with monthly and quarterly reporting timelines.
• Provide assistance during year-end audits and additional client-specific requests.
• Collaborate within a team to deliver accurate cash management, financial reporting, and statutory data monthly, quarterly, and annually to clients and auditors.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy in submitting corporation tax, VAT, and Central Bank returns.
• Coordinate with payroll to process payroll and generate necessary reports, ensuring adherence to tax submission deadlines.
• Take accountability for allocated duties with a focus on efficiency and quality.
• Introduce enhancements to accounting processes to increase robustness and control.
• Work synergistically with Waystone colleagues to foster communication and solution development.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow internal protocols to uphold professional standards, complete mandatory learning, and suggest service improvements.
• Support ad-hoc projects and assignments as directed by the Associate Director.
• Report any arising issues promptly.
• Prepare and review board meeting documents and actively participate in board meetings.
• Contribute to team objectives, including training and supervising junior staff members.

Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree, ideally in Finance or Accountancy.
• Professional accreditation such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Open-mindedness towards diverse perspectives, cultures, and methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and proven capability in building relationships.
• Experience or familiarity with account preparation and financial reporting is a plus.
• Ability to thrive under pressure with excellent time management, organization, communication, critical analysis, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and respects confidentiality requirements.
• Quick adaptability and efficient work style in a dynamic environment.
• Solid technical knowledge in accounting, taxation, and financial reporting.
• Desirable experience with accounting software such as SAGE and SAP.