Trainee Accountant

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a motivated Caymanian candidate who is eager to pursue a professional accountancy qualification through a structured, full time training contract.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Trainee Accountant, you will:

• Assist with company incorporations, including drafting constitutional documentation and completing necessary filings.
• Work alongside DM’s global teams on IFRS, FRS 102, and US GAAP reporting for clients.
• Draft board meeting minutes and resolutions.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, including reviewing due diligence documentation.
• Maintain and review client AML (Anti-Money Laundering) information.
• Work within regulatory systems such as CAP, CORIS, and REEFs.
• Manage corporate records and handle general filing and compliance tasks.
• Communicate with clients, regulatory authorities, and DM’s international offices.
• Assist other departments such as liquidation services, audit services and management accounting as needed. Benefit from potential international travel opportunities due to our expanding global client base.
• Be available to work additional hours depending on workload.
• As per Firm policy, all employees are expected to work full-time from the office unless granted an exception. We strongly encourage your presence during office hours, as we believe it promotes greater efficiency, effectiveness, and collaboration.
• You are also expected to adhere to the Firm’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

What You Will Need

• A Bachelor's degree or qualification in Accounting, Finance or relavent field.
• Actively pursuing or willing to enrol in a professional accountancy qualification, with an understanding of the requirements and shows long-term commitment.
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently, demonstrating strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, with a willingness to learn new systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive approach to career development and professional growth, with openness to new experiences, coaching, learning and relationship-building.
• A strong sense of ethics, honesty, and confidentiality.
• A coachable attitude and openness to training.

What You Can Expect

• A professional accountancy training contract, including:

• Full coverage of tuition fees, exam fees, and professional membership subscriptions.

• Paid study and exam leave, in line with professional institute guidelines.

• Competitive salary and benefits, including:

• A flexible working environment (i.e. assignment to other duties—whether permanent or temporary—as required and/or at the discretion of your supervisor).

• Flexible holiday arrangements.

• Sport and social activities, to promote team building and work-life balance.

• Extensive training and professional development opportunities, to support continuous growth.

• Exposure to both high-profile clients and small to medium sized key clients, offering a diverse range of experience.

• A challenging yet supportive work environment, where deadlines are met through teamwork and a strong sense of collaboration.

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