Manager, Fund Accounting

Company Description

Welcome to HIGHVERN. We are an award-winning provider of private wealth, fund and corporate administration services.

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