We are recruiting on behalf of a reputable international advisory and fiduciary firm based in Monaco providing services to a private and institutional clientele in the management of trusts legal entities and investment structures.
In a dynamic and demanding environment the firm is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper / Trust Accountant / Finance Officer / Junior Financial Controller / Legal Entities Accountant to handle the accounting of a wide portfolio of structures especially offshore entities BVI trusts and investment vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Full bookkeeping for 200 entities including numerous offshore trusts (BVI Cayman etc.)
- Process 250 monthly investment-related financial transactions
- Manage general ledger entries reconciliations intercompany transactions trial balances and financial reports
- Support monthly and annual closings contribute to financial statement preparation
- Work within Anglo-Saxon accounting standards while adapting to Monegasque norms
- Maintain accurate audit trails and document archiving
- Collaborate with external auditors tax advisors and internal legal teams
- Contribute to the accounting and oversight of a family office comprising around 20 corporate structures
You are a structured autonomous and meticulous professional who enjoys working in complex international accounting environments and managing multi-entity portfolios. You thrive in high-volume high-responsibility settings and you understand the stakes of managing sensitive financial data for HNWIs and investment funds.
Education & Experience
- Degree in Accounting Finance or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years experience in multi-entity accounting ideally in a fiduciary family office legal advisory or trust company
- Experience with offshore jurisdictions such as BVI Cayman or Guernsey is a plus
Technical Skills
- Mastery of bookkeeping software (Xero QuickBooks Sage or similar)
- Fluency in Anglo-Saxon GAAP and knowledge of Monegasque accounting rules
- Strong ability to manage large transaction volumes and complex intercompany structures
- Fluent English (mandatory) French is an asset
Soft Skills
- Meticulous and reliable
- Strong ability to handle sensitive data with discretion
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in parallel
- Proactive with a strong sense of ownership
- Quality-oriented and results-driven
Why Join This Firm
- Join a stable international and fast-growing legal and financial structure
- Get involved in complex high-level confidential cases
- Take on a key role within a professional and experienced team
- Work in a stimulating high-standard environment with international exposure
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Permanent role based in Monaco
- Flexible working time possible (4/5)
- Human-sized structure with strong values and high-level interlocutors