Investment Accountant

Location
England, North West England
Salary
£250 - £350 per day
Posted
06 Dec 2016
Closes
13 Dec 2016
Ref
2545150/001
Contact
Jacqueline Harris
Job Title
Accountant
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

A large financial services organisation based near Liverpool are currently looking for an Investment Accountant to be responsible for the investment accounting reporting, and valuation assurance of the organisation's investment portfolio. An exciting 6 month contract, paying £250-350 per day.

About the job

As Investment Accountant, you would be expected to carry out the following duties & responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the investment accounting reporting and valuation assurance of the organisation's investment portfolio
  • Ensuring that valuation assurance and investment accounting is completed and accurate for the purposes of the investment portfolio
  • Ensuring all books and records accurately reflect investment transactions and balances
  • Managing the financial and business change implications of investment decisions including liquidity management, pricing policy, product changes and new vehicle diversification
  • Key stakeholder management; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally with main points of contact being; Investment Accounting team, CFO and Heads of Investment

About the person

  • A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA or international equivalent) or by qualified by experience (QBE)
  • Ideally, from a financial services background
  • Excellent product knowledge of investments generally, investment vehicles, valuation methods, pricing risk and fee structures.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with peers, Head of Investment desks and multiple stakeholders

About the company

A large, well known financial services organisation who are looking to grow and develop the business and therefore making it an exciting time to join.

If you'd like more information on the role, please apply for the job using the link below.