Assistant Vice President

Overview of role

Join Walkers Professional Services (WPS) – shape the future with an industry leader

Walkers Professional Services (WPS) is a dynamic, fast-growing provider of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services to leading private equity firms, hedge funds, CLO managers, trusts, and global financial institutions.  With over 400 professionals across eight locations globally, we combine the strength of private equity backing with Walkers’ trusted reputation to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that help businesses to thrive and meet responsibilities with confidence.

As we invest in cutting-edge technology and expand our global footprint, we offer ambitious professionals the opportunity to achieve new career heights and make a real impact.

Why Join WPS?

If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to work with industry leaders, you’ll love what we offer:

• A growth platform – backed by strategic long-term co-investment from Vitruvian Partners and Walkers law firm, accelerating innovation and opportunity.
• Blue-chip client base – work with the best on high-impact, cross-border projects with leading global institutions.
• Global reach, deep local expertise – collaborate across major investment hubs worldwide.
• Empowered culture – a “grown-up” environment that values clarity, collaboration, and commerciality.
• Tech-enabled and client centred mindset – leverage technology to build smarter, more efficient service models.

We’re hiring

Join a team that’s redefining fiduciary and corporate services. If you’re ambitious, adaptable and ready to make a difference, WPS could be the right place for you. 

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Assist with multiple client facing service lines with filing deadlines including;
• preparation and filing of Fund Annual Returns (FARs)
• preparation and filing of Economic Substance Returns and Tax Resident outside the Islands Forms
• Holding company Annual Books of Accounts (BoAs) in support of Economic Substance Return (ESR) filings, and
• Economic Substance Notifications (ESNs).
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the services including tracking and reporting of each aspect of the workflow, planning, execution and coordinating the timing of deliverables.
• Corresponding with clients regarding the information required to complete the relevant filings and other service deliverables.
• Responsible for the preparation, oversight, and review of filings and other deliverables prepared by junior team members (preparers), providing on the job support and task delegation for junior team members.
• Assist with the resolution of technical queries, ensuring consistency in approach across all clients.
• Liaise with attorneys, auditors and other relevant parties regarding the preparation and review of regulatory filings and other service deliverables, providing meaningful audience-tailored updates, and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with ensuring timely billing for services rendered.
• Assist with the implementation of service line procedures, process documentation, and changes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, whilst actively contributing to process improvements.
• Stay up to date with current and upcoming legislation and regulatory developments in the Cayman Islands and assist in updating internal policies and procedures as required.
• Other tasks and projects as required by the business from time to time.

Education, Skills & Experience

• The AVP should hold an internationally recognised accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years' relevant post-qualification experience.
• Prior fund audit / reporting experience.
• Experience liaising with government authorities / regulatory bodies such as the Department for International Tax Cooperation (DITC) and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).
• Strong knowledge of CIMA FAR regulatory reporting requirements, the Private and Mutual Funds Acts and Regulations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to analyse financial statements. General working knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and IFRS would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in using MS Office suite of applications with advanced Excel skills are necessary.
• Ability to work to deadlines, show attention to detail, plan and prioritise work effectively.
• Ability to work independently to complete review and sign-off on a large volume of filings and other service deliverables within a limited time frame is essential.
• Ability work in a team, manage self and others to foster a spirit of teamwork and excellence enabling cohesion and the sharing of ideas.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrably client centric with a verifiable track record of delivering the highest level of client service.
• Strong organisational skills and an enthusiastic attitude to learn and enhance skills will contribute to the success of the candidate.

Compensation Data

WPS offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance based bonus, 5 weeks' vacation, pension and fully covered health insurance. Remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that Walkers Professional Services will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time.  Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the deadline.