Job Description:

Our client a reputable asset manager are looking for a candidate with experience in fund accounting for UK regulated funds, including thorough knowledge of the IA SORP & FCA COLL to join their fund accounting function, an exciting role within a great business.

Reporting directly to the Fund Accounting Oversight Manager, Fund Accounting oversight analyst will primarily be responsible for the ongoing accuracy of the UK Fund NAV (including the daily calculation of NAV) and the accurate production of the interim and annual Fund Accounts performed by SAM UK's service provider. You will liaise with all internal stakeholders and external Audit in the production of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with Regulatory timescales ensuring readiness for presenting to SAM UK ACD committee for sign off ahead of submission to the Regulator. You will also provide support to the Fund Accounting Oversight Manager on all operational aspects of product change, overseeing the Fund Accounting Service provider, custodian and trustee/depositary to ensure execution in line with SAM UK strategy.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Experience of fund accounting for UK regulated funds, including thorough knowledge of the IA SORP & FCA COLL.
• Experience within an Investment Operations environment including a thorough knowledge of Collective Investment Schemes.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, with a pro-active and professional attitude to work.
• Ability to adapt to developing business models and respond positively to change.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to solve practical problems in a logical manner.
• Highly organized with good time management and planning skills to meet deadlines and complete time critical processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience of involvement with projects including fund changes - closures, mergers.
• Market vendors system knowledge (Bloomberg, Reuters etc).

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversight of Interim and Final Report and accounts production in accordance with the IMA SORP through a defined control model
• Ensuring that accounting entries are properly stated to allow running of daily NAV
• Oversight of Daily NAV production
• Oversight of daily reconciliations and timely escalation of exceptions ensuring prompt remediation
• Liaising with Internal and External auditors to resolve queries that may arise.
• Analysis of financial information for provision to other areas within the business.
• Involvement in fund mergers, launches, transitions and other projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Ongoing review of processes to improve efficiency including the identification, testing and implementation of process improvements.
• Identify, assess, manage and report risks - responding quickly and decisively when an error occurs, including escalating to management and recording in the internal reporting system.
• Update/review operational oversight and control processes ensuring up-to-date procedures and checklists are in place
• Keeping abreast of industry knowledge and maintain a detailed knowledge of regulatory guidelines.
• Attend internal/external training seminars as appropriate to enhance your development
• Ensure all daily and non-daily tasks are completed to a high standard
• To liaise professionally with internal departments, trustees, custodians and auditors.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15046

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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