Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Resolve technical accounting queries raised by the Client Services (CS) team and clients in a timely manner. Effectively communicate technical accounting information to CS teams Provide technical support to sales and implementation team for prospective and/or new clients Perform/oversee the reviews on the financial statements and other complex client deliverables (including quality reviews). To help shape and ensure product quality control of the CS output Whilst main focus is on IFRS and UK GAAP, there are opportunities to develop experience in other GAAPs US GAAP, Lux GAAP Assist CS and/or implementation team with reviews of operational aspects of constitutive fund documents (LPAs etc) Perform reviews of carried interest/waterfall models and complex fees calculations for fund clients, assist with implementation of automation project Monitor latest accounting/ legislative changes impacting our clients and draft technical updates for accounting / legislative changes accordingly for release internally to CS teams as well occasional updates to clients. Develop and deliver (semi-annually) Technical presentations to update CS teams on accounting and PE industry developments Oversee the collection of technical and operational knowledge, and the in-house library of technical journals, articles and documentation relating to accounting issues for fund accounting teams to access Identify control weaknesses from reviews, discussions with internal senior CS stakeholders, and recommend control procedures to reduce risk Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the group’s system and processes Manage and mentor Technical Accountants based in India and work closely with Technical Team members in other locations and provide guidance / escalation support to junior team members Support the development of new services / new business proposals through expert knowledge of internal procedures and industry practice Opportunities to collaborate with senior management on operational and strategic projects Person Specification
Strong attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Technical research skills / mind-set Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills A strong ‘Can Do’ attitude and ability to lead by example The ability to cope with multiple tasks and quality work under tight deadlines Strong ownership of tasks and sense of teamwork
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