Senior Fund Accounting Specialist
The Senior Fund Accounting Specialist oversees client service delivery and monitors service provision to agreed standards for key clients. This involves formulating and implementing key client service programs, liaising internally with operational areas to ensure awareness of all key client requirements, and visiting clients periodically to evaluate service quality and identify client priorities.
As a senior specialist, you will assist in resolving complex client issues, manage escalations and complaints within the team and department, and participate in client conference calls.
The role also includes managing operational risks, monthly reporting on status reports and key development issues, and demonstrating a proactive approach to industry and regulatory changes.
Key Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or related discipline, or professional accounting designation (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
* 7-10 years of experience in Financial Services, preferably with exposure to Product Control, Operations or Fund Accounting environments within PE
* Strong technical knowledge of Private Equity Fund Accounting, negotiation, business planning, budgeting, margin analysis, rating agency relations, and technical accounting
* Familiarity with Investran or other Private Equity software packages
* Experience in developing, implementing, and optimizing business processes and projects, International GAAP/IFRS Accounting Principles