Fund Accountant, Senior Associate

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Primarily responsible for the review of all components of interim and final accounts for a variety of UK Collective Investment funds.

Prepare accounts in SORP format with supporting schedules

• Prepare corporation tax and income tax computations for insertion in the accounts

• Proof read accounts for arithmetical and type setting accuracy and consistency

• Resolve review points highlighted by senior fund accountants and assistant manager and ensure they are kept informed of progress

• Provision of liaison point with auditors, trustees and clients and be able to explain figures prepared to third parties

• Control an accounts XD process to ensure accurate completion in accordance with timetable

• Review accounts in SORP format with supporting schedules

• Compile review points for fund accountants and ensure these are resolved in a timely and appropriate manner

• Prepare/review corporation tax and income tax computations for insertion in the accounts and submit to tax team for final review and sign off

• Involvement in day to day planning and control of accounts team workload

• End to end understanding of fund administration including accounting and pricing

• Completion and review of financial statements (SORP) for all funds

• Demonstrate full understanding of accounting and taxation regulations and SORP for collective funds including currently impacting changes

• Ability to manage day to day workflow of senior and fund accountants

November 1, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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