Staff Accountant

GQG PARTNERS LLC

Position Description:

Staff Accountant

ABOUT GQG PARTNERS

GQG Partners ("GQG") is an SEC registered investment advisor with ~$100bn AUM. GQG focuses on offering long-only equity strategies and investment management services to institutional, wholesale and retail clients across the globe. The company is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale FL, with offices in New York, Seattle, London, and Sydney. GQG is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange. The company currently employs approximately 170 associates worldwide.

GQG is passionate about investing and strives for the highest levels of excellence in a competitive industry. It is our responsibility to help investors secure their financial future and we are honored that our clients entrust us with their financial capital. We endeavor to create a business that is closely aligned with our clients' financial interests. We strive for success at all levels of our organization through a commitment to independent thinking, continual growth, cultural integrity, and a deep knowledge of the markets.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join as a Staff Accountant in our Finance Department. The candidate must bring a strong sense of commitment to this role. In order to assure success, some of the following skills are a requirement: excellence in accuracy and details, ability to work with all levels within an organization, highest level of discretion and confidentiality, ability to predict, identify and solve problems, ability to work in an exciting but at times, intense and demanding environment, effective communicator, high-quality work products, curiosity to explore what data is revealing, and a desire to continuously develop. A natural desire to own, lean-in, drive change, continuously improve processes and procedures, and create best practices are essential.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Hiring Manager: Assistant Controller

Employment: Full-time

Location: New York

The Staff Accountant role will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller and is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. This includes maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities. The Staff Accountant will collaborate with other departments and provide support to the finance team as needed. The role requires a proven ability to apply accounting and finance knowledge to improve or implement new procedures with a strong mix of analytical, reporting, and financial modeling experience.

The ideal candidate would have strong problem solving and technical accounting skills with the ability to research and document GQG's position, policy, and conclusions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable transactions, and expense reports.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and analyses on a regular basis.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations.
• Support treasury activities by preparing daily cash analysis and monitoring funding needs
• Support accounts payable activities through management of procurement system, preparing wire runs and analyzing vendor spend.
• Assist with the preparation of tax returns and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide support during audits by organizing and providing necessary financial documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve financial discrepancies and answer inquiries related to financial transactions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Stay updated on accounting principles, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and recommend process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven work experience as a Staff Accountant or in a similar role; at an asset management firm a plus.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong understanding of the accounts payable process, including controls, data flow and systems.
• Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certifications such as CPA preferred.
• Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Staff Accountant role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, responsibilities, or duties associated with the position. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs.

GQG Partners LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not engage in unlawful discrimination on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities, and termination.

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