At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and execute annual fund audits across diverse investment funds.
- Company: Leading investment management business with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with top professionals and enhance your career in finance.
- Why this job: Join a senior leadership role and make a significant impact in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified Chartered Accountant with strong project management experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
12 month FTC at a leading investment management business is seeking an experienced Head of Funds Audit Delivery to lead the end-to-end planning and execution of annual fund audits across a broad range of regulated and alternative investment funds. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering a complex audit programme covering several hundred funds across multiple jurisdictions.
The successful individual will oversee audit planning, governance and delivery, ensuring key milestones are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of financial reporting, compliance and operational excellence. Working across Finance, Fund Operations, Product, Risk and external service providers, you will drive audit readiness, manage critical stakeholder relationships and proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks.
You will be responsible for establishing robust governance frameworks, leading audit steering committees, overseeing third-party engagement and providing regular reporting to senior leadership. The role requires a technically strong accounting professional with excellent programme management capabilities, capable of leading large-scale, business-critical initiatives within a regulated investment management environment.
Key Requirements- Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CA or equivalent) either ex Big 4/larger accounting firm or with equivalent experience developed in-house in a fund manager or fund admin firm dealing with a high volume of fund audits.
- Significant programme or project management experience within asset or investment management.
- Strong understanding of project governance, delivery methodologies and project management tools.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience of financial reporting within asset management.
- Knowledge of fund operations, including areas such as fund accounting.
Head of Funds Audit Delivery - 12 month FTC in London employer: Aria Partners
Aria Partners is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a strong emphasis on compliance and regulatory excellence, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, while the inclusive culture encourages open communication and engagement with industry leaders. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to navigating the complexities of alternative funds and making a meaningful impact in the financial sector.
