Fund Accountant (E)
Ocorian Belfast, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 2 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent Competitive
Company Description
Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.
We're a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.
Job Description
Purpose of the Job
Responsible for the planning and preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of funds, ensuring reporting deadlines are met and the delivery of client accounting requirements are in compliance with Ocorian's contractual obligations.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop an understanding of all entities within the fund structure, the nature of their transactions and reporting requirements.
* Develop and maintain a process to ensure the timely delivery of client accounting requirements in relation to financial reports and accounts for all entities in allocated portfolio.
* Ensure that current accounting standards (UK GAAP, IFRS or US GAAP) and best practice principles are applied to the accounts production process and kept current as such standards and principles develop.
* Establish reporting procedures for new funds and other entities based on fund documents and client reporting requirements.
* Ensure that the bookkeeping is performed in a timely and accurate manner.
* Calculate Net Asset Values in accordance with individual fund requirements.
* Liaise with clients and other professional advisers to agree timetables for the production of accounts.
* Attend board meetings and other client meetings to present accounts and discuss accounting related matters.
* Liaise with auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits for fund and fund related entities.
* Ensure that regulatory and statutory reporting requirements are met.
* Ensure Ocorian's policies and procedures are used and adhered to within the accounts team and contribute to the continuing development of those policies and procedures.
* Attendance at client meetings.
* Any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role.
Qualifications Required
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
* Qualified (or near qualified working towards) ACCA or ACA.
* Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge.
* Excellent presentational, written and verbal communication skills.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills including managing expectations which will include determining that which is important versus that which is urgent.
* Advanced Excel skills and strong IT skills.
* Professionalism and ability to win the respect of clients.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
* The drive to make continuous improvements.
* Flexibility to adapt as the role develops.
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