Responsibilities include:
- Oversee quarterly fund accounting operations, including cash flow management, expense monitoring, and investor reporting (NAV, management accounts, and financial statements)
- Prepare annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP and coordinate annual audits with external auditors
- Calculate and review management fees, equalisation charges, and performance fees in line with fund documentation (LPA/PPM)
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, procedures, and service level agreements
- Respond to investor and client queries promptly, providing clear and accurate information
- Drive operational improvements, promoting efficiency, innovation, and sustainable practices
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members, managing workload allocation, performance, and professional growth
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction through high-quality output and regular client meetings
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), ideally trained within a top 20 accountancy firm
- 5–10 years’ post-qualification experience in fund services, with a strong background in real estate and/or private equity funds
- Proven expertise in fund accounting and financial reporting, with strong technical knowledge of IFRS/GAAP
- Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused, with strong problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in accounting/reporting systems and MS Office applications
