Fund Accountant - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

I'm partnered with a leading, global asset manager who're looking for an accomplished fund accountant to join them for a maternity cover contract.

The business is looking for a strong fund finance professional who can assist with overseeing the relationship with outsourced fund accounting providers, work with a global team to continue the rollout out the firms' technological initiatives and providetechnical knowledge and expertise on review of new investment types.

Responsibilities:

Provide oversight of functions performed by outsourced Fund Accounting providers. Ensures daily deliverable service levels are met and outputs are accurate.
Assumes ownership of all assigned accounting tasks, including accounting transactions, fund level analysis and ETF valuation activities.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with both internal and external clients and business partners, including Investment Management, Investment Operations and external Fund Accounting providers.
Monitors various controls to ensure adherence to all Fund Accounting procedures while demonstrating awareness and understanding of risk management practices, sharing ideas and best practices.
Documents any areas of control weaknesses and recommended improvement measures to the management team. Performs work flow and procedural reviews. Develops new procedures and documents work flow changes.
Participates in divisional and departmental initiatives to continuously improve oversight processes and strengthen engagement.
Consistently secures sensitive information in accordance with guidelines and is prepared to implement contingency plans.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Possess an undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting or finance. Or possess an appropriate combination of training and experience
ACCA or ACA qualification preferred
Minimum 5 years of business related experience.

Accounting or Finance related experience preferred.
Strong organisational and problem resolution skills.

Strong interpersonal communication skills (assertiveness, consensus building).
Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills.
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent time management and organization skills.
Ability to work quickly and independently with attention to detail and sensitivity to deadlines.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Ability to interact with various levels of management.