Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

Strategic Focus

• Support senior leadership in the adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
• Continuous improvement focus: Identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.

Operational Management

• Project Management: Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports, ensuring they are reviewed to a quality standard and completed on time.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure procedures and practices follow US GAAP and IFRS. Manage technical research and application of accounting standards.
• Client Service Delivery: Maintain a high client service level and review client reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while meeting deadlines.
• Documentation: Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented and comply with organizational standards.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve issues related to technical pronouncements, disclosures, etc.

Governance & Risk

• Escalation Management: Escalate issues/incidents at the right time and to the right levels to address operational and business risks.
• Performance & Risk Management: Prepare and present performance and risk reports and identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders, communicating issues, risks, and solutions clearly and effectively.

Experience & Personal Attributes

Qualifications:

• Educational and Professional Qualifications:
• Chartered Accountant / Master's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Finance
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in operations/accounting within the financial services industry.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to lead a medium-sized team.
• Leadership: Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
• Problem Resolution: Ability to analyse, resolve, and document problems and resolutions.
• Cross-Cultural Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team.
• Organizational & Time Management: Strong organization and time management skills.
• Continuous Improvement Focus: Ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
• Communication Skills: Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Self-driven and Motivated: Focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.