Fund Accounting Manager recruitment
The ideal applicant will come from a strong custody or asset management accounting background. Initially the position will be standalone, however we would expect that the successful candidate will build a small team in the future.
Our client is seeking a strong hands-on fund reporting accountant, who also will be able to manage the function autonomously and lead a small team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Managing the middle and back office processes including custodial, unit registry, fund accounting, taxation, statutory reporting, fund administration, investment operation and performance within an outsource model
- As the functions are outsourced, the key requirement is the ability to monitor the external providers’ performance to ensure service levels are met. This includes external fund managers, middle and back office providers
- Review, document and improve risk management framework, operating procedures and processes both internal and external, and drive continuous improvement
- Report the performance of the middle and back office functions in accordance with the Company’s risk management and reporting framework
- Work closely with internal peers in investments, distribution, risk management, compliance and products in managing and developing the products. This includes fund restructure and launches
- Keep up to date with accounting, taxation and legislative development and working with external providers to ensure that the funds meet these requirements at all times
- Manage and answer queries from the distribution channel
- Participate in projects specific to or within the Corporate Services team as required
Qualifications Experience:
- CPA or CA qualified or near completion with strong understanding and knowledge of current financial accounting and taxation legislation
- Investment related qualifications preferred
- Over 5 year in senior middle and/or back office roles within the funds management and/or wealth management sector of the financial services industry
- Excellent knowledge of systems generally used by external providers such as HiPort.
- Strong working knowledge of financial markets and instruments, both domestic and international
- Excellent knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements
February 23, 2012
• Tags: Accounting & Finance careers in the Australia, Fund Accounting Manager recruitment • Posted in: Financial