Senior Manager, Fund Accounting

Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Focus:

• Thought Leadership and Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements; implement changes to enhance team efficiency.
• Project Management: Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline fund administration processes.
• Support senior leadership in the adoption and execution of overall strategy, including accounting review standards and best practices.
• Continuously identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.

Operational Management:

• Client Service Delivery: Maintain a high client service level and review client reports and financial statements.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure adherence to US GAAP and IFRS; manage technical research.
• Documentation: Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Performance & Risk Management: Prepare and present performance and risk reports; identify and mitigate risks.
• Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports.

People Leadership:

• Team Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to the accounting team.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs, conduct employee performance reviews, and foster professional growth.
• Provide exceptional leadership skills and capabilities.

Governance & Risk:

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, provide updates, and address concerns.
• Liaise effectively with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and accounting practices.

Experience & Personal Attributes:

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant / Master's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Finance.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Fund Accounting within the financial services industry, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead a medium-sized team.
• Ability to support senior leadership in the adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
• Solid relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze, resolve, and document problems and resolutions.
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Exceptional leadership skills and capabilities.
• Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.