Fund Accounting Senior Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

As a Senior Officer, you will be responsible for the financial information of a small portfolio of fund clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.  The portfolio is likely to comprise a combination of closed-ended private equity, real estate and debt funds. Specific responsibilities include:   

• Acting as the main accounting point of contact for your clients. 

• Taking part in the setup of alternative investment funds and other unregulated vehicles, and liaising with the client, auditors, independent tax specialists, lawyers, and other third parties. 

• Maintaining the financial records on our specialist fund accounting systems.  

• Preparing investment capital accounts, management accounts, regulatory reports and financial statements. 

• Coordinating audits and reviewing any other related reports as part of the accounting and reporting process. 

• Coordinating and responding to investor queries requiring financial information. 

• Working with the fund administration team to prepare capital call and distribution notices. 

• Participating in board meetings and shareholders' meetings where financial reporting matters are considered. 

• Being an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for and knowledgeable about the quality of the work that is carried out. 

• Reviewing work produced for submission to senior level staff.  

YOUR PROFILE: 

• You will be eager to join a growing team, which has already established itself as the 5th largest independent fund administrator in Guernsey by assets under administration.   

• You will be part-qualified or recently qualified Accountant with a good technical understanding of IFRS.  

• You will be eager to further develop your technical and industry knowledge through further training opportunities.  

• You will have 3 or more years of relevant experience in the fields of alternative investment fund accounting, audit or fiduciary services.  

• You will be passionate about delivering high standards of client service, possess a team spirit and have the capacity to build strong client relationships.