Manager, Fund Accounting

 Job Description:

Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensure up to date and accurate accounting records of all fund and corporate structures
  • Delivery of financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting (varying complexity) within client / regulatory timescales
  • Assist the senior team in optimizing use of our technology platform, including detailed input into capability in support of process efficiency, quality of output and proposition extension
  • Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors
  • Assist the senior team in maintaining book-keeping and accounting policies, procedures & controls that underpin service excellence and efficiency
  • Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business in accordance with our streamlined approach
  • Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle
  • Assist with the maintenance and development of client and advisor relationships, demonstrating responsiveness, in depth knowledge of clients' structures and market awareness
  • Act as a mentor to more junior staff under the supervision of senior staff
  • Co-ordinate all accounting matters for clients, including regular reporting and attendance to board meetings and shareholder meetings (where applicable)
  • Process and co-ordinate routine and complex fund accounting operations and accurate execution and recording of all related activities
  • Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulations, providing challenge to these as appropriate to ensure efficiency of the business unit

Requirements:

  • ACCA / ACA qualified
  • Understanding of the requirements of quality client service
  • Significant demonstrable experience of working in a funds environment at a similar level, and strong knowledge of associated accounts preparation
  • Up to date and strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
  • Ability to demonstrate a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
  • Deadline oriented; ability to work collaboratively and flexibly
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts
  • Sound technical financial services knowledge including up to date knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements
  • Ability to deal with tasks independently
  Required Skills:

Accounting