Acts as primary contact for the client, regulatory bodies and external auditors for the financial statements and participate in regular service reviews meetings as required
Controls onshore review and sign off of fund financial statements in accordance with accounting, regulatory and client requirements
Manages and implements any changes to service agreed with the client, according to internal policy and with regard for impacts on service level agreements
Ensures checklists and internal control guidance is followed during accounts production
Prioritises and manages the team resources efficiently to maintain established service levels and appropriate control environment
Ensures regular 1:1s are held with direct reports focusing professional development tracking against agreed objectives
Identifies opportunities to enhance the overall client relationship
Initiates, maintains and develops effective working relationships with external and internal customers
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Strong communicator, able to collaborate effectively, both externally and to all levels of business
Track record of developing and managing teams
Dedicated with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage projects in a time pressured environment
Knowledge of regulatory standard under which financial statements are produced (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, Dutch GAAP, Luxembourg GAAP and South African regulations)
Knowledge of financial instruments and their accounting treatment (e.g. Derivatives, Equities, Bonds)
Knowledge of funds and audit function (e.g. OEIC, Investment Trusts, SICAV)
Proficient knowledge of software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)