Fund Accounting Supervisor
- Recruiter
- Goodman Masson Limited
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £40000 - £45000 per annum + Bonus
- Posted
- 20 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 27 Apr 2018
- Ref
- 20042018lnh3
- Contact
- Goodman Masson
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Fund Accounting Supervisor
Job Duties
The role requires liaison with members of the senior management team, managing agents, asset management and external advisors and supervision of staff.
Fund Accounting, reporting and valuation
- Maintenance and control of primary accounting records;
- Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met;
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly fund valuation and accounting (as required)
- Perform reviews of primary accounting records, ensuring controls and procedures are followed managing the resolution of complex issues.
- Preparation of NAV statements and investor reporting packs
- Assisting with preparation of annual statutory accounts in line appropriate accounting standards;
- Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations;
- Liaising with external lawyers, auditors, Business Partners, Fund and Asset Managers;
- Production of property fund data;
- Preparation of VAT returns;
- Cash management including arranging payments, managing investor drawdowns and monitoring liquidity;
- Ensuring adequate finance procedures are in place and implementing improved procedures where necessary;
- Ensuring compliance with all fund, company and regulatory procedures and standards;
- Support to fund and asset managers with any valuation and accounting queries. Liaising with managing agents, auditors, lawyers and trustees
Team Supervision
- Supervise, engage and develop Fund Accountants to produce a productive and high quality team
- Ensure team proficiency through pro-active performance management.
- Proactively identify training and development needs of staff which provide a focus for delivery in line with department objectives and Ops strategy
Skills Required
- Academic Qualifications: Degree or equivalent experience is preferred;
- Professional: Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent experience is preferred;
- Solid fund accounting knowledge and experience of property investment industry;
- Experience of team supervision and management is preferred
- Specialist knowledge / skills:
- IFRS knowledge;
- Excel intermediate;
- Experience with accounting for VAT, property taxes
- Strategic and focused approach to delivery and continuous improvement;
- Collaborative and personalised approach to service commitment;
- Evidence of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Flexible, adaptable and able to multi-task in a fast paced and changeable environment;
- Strong analytical and numerical skills; and
- Ability to work as part of team.
Competence / Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Ability to interpret financial data quickly and accurately
- Positive, enthusiastic approach
- Pro-active