Job Description
It’s never been a more exciting time to join this organisation due to a recent merger.
Joining their team as a Manager, Fund Accounting. Reporting to the Head of Real Estate Service Delivery , this is full-time and permanent position is based in Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and co-ordinate delivery of the financial reporting and technical accounting requirements of a wide range of clients and the management of such client relationship, with a particular focus on the mentoring direct report(s) and providing the highest quality of customer service.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Working within a team on all aspects of accounting and reporting to ensure the team and client servicing aspects are run efficiently;
- Act as higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that Company policy and professional guidance are adhered to and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contact.
- Supervise and control the accurate, efficient and timely delivery of all valuations, capital accounts, quarterly statements, annual financial statements, investor reports and any other (ad-hoc) reports together with supporting schedules and/or working paper in line with the fund documentation and accounting standards.
- Key person for all client contact (including client’s investors and other key stakeholders).
- Be able to provide sound, quality and technical guidance to clients;
- Monitor WIP against agreed budgets and report variance;
- Establish, build and maintain strong relationships and networks with both internal, cross jurisdictional and external contacts including auditors and third parties;
- Identify revenue generating activities on existing portfolio;
- Support the leadership team with client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals;
- Dealing with investor queries and the delivery of investor statements to include quarterly distributions and NAV production;
- Assist with training, supervision and management of direct reports as well as other junior members of the team; and
Attributes and Technical Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and reporting standards
- Investran experience preferable
- Strong organisational, prioritisation and delegation skills
- Energy and a ‘can do’ attitude
- Proven strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and influence direct report(s)
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within fund policies
- Good understanding of IT systems
- Flexible and ability to work as part of an effective team
Relevant Experience
- Minimum of six years’ experience in financial services industry
- Holding a qualification such as ACA, ACCA
Their goal is to make this a great place to work where all people can thrive. They hope you join them on this exciting journey!