Purpose of the role:
To account for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Senior Financial Reporting Manager/Associate Director - Accounting.
Responsibilities:
- Review the bookkeeping for a range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
- Attend Client Board meetings and present quarterly financial information
- Supervise and assist in the training and development of staff
- Arrange and manage the appraisal process for members of staff
- Manage and review the completion of audit queries
- Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts
- Review the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns, and liaise with foreign Tax Advisors
Skills required:
- Proven relevant experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- Previous experience in people management
- Evidence of accounting responsibility for a client relationship or a significant part of a major client relationship
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts