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About Our Client
The firm is a specialist, investment-led, active fund manager who strives to be an investment leader.
Job Description
The Junior Fund Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of day-to-day fund reconciliation and fund accounting for all product. This includes ensuring accurate and timely reporting of fund data and performance in line with GIPS standards.
* Responsible for the day-to-day fund accounting for all fund ranges.
* Reconcile various accounts or reviewing of stock & cash reconciliations.
* Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records such as corporate actions and prices and assist in their resolution.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to fund accounting.
* Assist in month end reporting which includes collation, preparation, and distribution of monthly reports.
* Assist fund accounting year end close process for all fund ranges produced by the official administrators.
* Work closely with other teams within the organization, including investment, operations, and legal, to ensure that all fund-related activities are properly coordinated and executed.
* Develop and maintain relationships with external service providers, such as auditors and official administrators.
* Assist monitoring and reporting fund expenses and revenue, including fee calculations and billing.
* Develop and implement policies and procedures related to fund accounting.
The Successful Applicant
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Experience/Qualifications
* Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in fund accounting or related field
* Bachelor's degree preferred.
* Part qualified or other relevant professional certification preferred. The candidate must be actively studying for their CIMA or ACCA or ACA Qualification.
Required skills
* Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
* Delivery focused with excellent organisation and time management.
* Strong attention to detail and highly numerate.
* Strong drive to reach solutions to various operational problems arising.
* Team oriented but with the ability to use own initiative
Knowledge
* Understanding of financial products and instruments and their accounting.
* General awareness of the asset management industry including asset classes, investor types, distribution channels, fund and regulatory structures, the competitor landscape and collective investment products.
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