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EY is the only professional services firm with a separate business unit (“FSO”) that is dedicated to the financial services marketplace. As a market segment of the FSO, the BBC includes the Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, and Cayman Islands. The BBC operates as one regional practice and we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent from across the globe. By joining the BBC, you will receive unmatched exposure and experience to our continuously growing portfolio of diverse financial services clients.

The opportunity

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Accounting and Treasury Executive (ATE) to join our Strategy and Transactions team in the Cayman Islands. The ATE will help manage and support the cash office for the BBC region and will play an important role in our busy corporate restructuring practice. The successful candidate will report directly to the engagement Seniors, Managers, Senior Managers and Partners and will ensure that the firms Quality and cash handling policies are complied with at all times.

Your key responsibilities

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  Set-up all bank accounts and liaise with the case senior/manager to select the most appropriate bank, taking care to review bank mandates for any liability risk
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the banks in each jurisdiction
• Prepare all necessary correspondence with banks, raising all outgoing payments, and arranging the transfer of all funds
• Prepare periodic reports to leadership regarding the concentration of cash held across all cases by bank and by jurisdiction
• Maintain the accounting system and prepare bank reconciliations on a timely basis and ensure reconciled items are cleared
• Organize the investment of liquidation estate funds, including the review of available investment terms with a view to ensuring that the best rates of interest are obtained
• Prepare statutory returns for review by the engagement team and filing the same with the relevant authorities; these will include periodic receipts & payments statements and final returns
• Understand the concept of billing and time constraints and charge time to cases accurately
• Liaise with technical staff and consult early where a problem arises
• Ensure compliance with Anti Money Laundering Policy and document Know Your Client evidence on cases with cash distributions
• Assist case staff with preparation of time analysis summaries for reports
• Assist case staff with archiving of historical case files
• Regularly reconcile bank accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis, as necessary and required
• Regularly update case notes regarding investment options and terms, including reasons for non-interest-bearing accounts
• Ensure compliance on funds held with SEC registered audit clients of the firm with agreed protocols

Skills and attributes for success

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  Collaborating with and delegating relevant responsibilities to team colleagues
• Great communication and influencing skills
• Responding to complex issues on a wide range of subjects affecting our clients industries

To qualify for the role you should have

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  An Associate’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting/book-keeping experience; prior experience in a professional services/public accounting firm would be preferred
• Proficient in the use MS Office and bookkeeping/accounting systems

Ideally, you’ll also have

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  Knowledge of specific regulations applying to the liquidations of solvent and insolvent companies
• Excellent teaming, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, as overtime and travel will be required
• A dedication to teamwork and integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

We’re interested in hard working team players who are comfortable partnering with others as well as working independently. You’ll also need to be a detail-oriented performer who can multi-task and meet deadlines, as well as bring creative solutions to the job every day.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, competitive pension plan, generous vacation and leave entitlement(s), and a range of programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

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  Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.