Manager - Fund Accounting

Description:

About the Role: The Manager will be responsible for overseeing fund accounting and related financial services, focusing on Private Equity Fund accounting while managing and mentoring a team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and mentor a team of fund accountants.

- Review and sign-off of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports.

- Reviewing/Authorizing payments and other transactions.

- Valuation of portfolio holdings.

- Review and approve fund valuations, reconciliations, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reports.

- Develop and implement robust accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including fund managers, investors, auditors, tax advisors, administrators, and custodians.

- Provide technical guidance and support on complex accounting and reporting matters, such as fair value measurement, consolidation, and allocation.

Qualifications:

- A CA or CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

- A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in fund accounting or related financial services, with a focus on Private Equity Fund accounting.

- Managing and/or leading large teams for 2-3 years.

Required Skills:

- Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of professionals.

- Excellent communication skills for clear and concise reporting and stakeholder engagement.

- An innovative mindset to lead process improvements and implement automation solutions.

- Excellent analytical, problem solving skills with high degree of attention to detail.

- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.).

Preferred Skills:

- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume tasks accurately.

- Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.

- Proficiency in data entry and report generation.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and ownership of tasks.

- Familiarity with financial systems and processes is an asset.