Accounting Assistant - Fund Accounting TT

General Accountability

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing the cash availability for the placing of all investments on behalf of the fund as well as the updating of the General Ledger on a daily basis for the accurate calculation of the NAV.  

The Accounting Assistant is also responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements of the funds in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

Key Responsibilities 

Daily update of the General Ledger 

  • Ensure the General Ledger has been updated with all transactions daily 

 

Perform the preparation of Financial Statements 

  • Complete the preparation of the five (5) primary statements for the fund/s under management. 

 

Perform the preparation of the Distribution Notes 

  • Ensure the distribution note for the fund under management has been prepared at the distribution payment periods. 

 

Perform the reconciliation of bank and brokerage accounts. 

  • Maintain bank and brokerage accounts to ensure all funding requirements are adequate. 

 

Perform quarterly analysis of General Ledger accounts 

  • Reconcile the general ledger accounts on a quarterly basis

 

Perform Balance of Payments Report for SEC 

 

The selected candidate must possess the following combination of qualifications, skills, training and experience: 

  • Passes in five (5) GCE Ordinary Level/ CXC/CSEC Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics at General Proficiency Grades 1, 2 or 3 with a maximum of 2 subjects at Grade 3  
  • Two (2) GCE/CAPE Advanced Level subjects 
    OR 
  • A Certificate in Business or any related discipline from an accredited institution 
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role preferably at a Financial institution 
  • Suitable combination of training and experience 
  • High confidentiality and integrity 
  • Passion for delivering excellent customer service 
  • Ability to multi-task and use initiative 
  • Sound analytical skills 
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) 
  • Ability to interact at all levels 
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools 
  • Ability to work in teams 

 

All applications to be submitted by November 3rd, 2025

Reference
VAC-8826
Employer
Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation
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Employment Type
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Salary and benefits info not provided.
Salary
Salary negotiable
Your Career Level
Early Career
Years Experience
Minimum of Three years'
Your Education Level
Certification|in Business
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