Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry.
Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.
With over 20 years' experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn.
Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.
Summary: Reporting to the Head of Fund Accounting, the Vice President will be an integral part of the team's success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The roles consist of managing a small number of client relationships, ensuring superior client service and the delivery of accurate information in a timely fashion.
The Vice President will have responsibility for their clients' portfolios from start to finish.
This will include (but is not limited to) the following:
Manage the Fund Accounting teams including training and professional development
Recruit additional resources as required to ensure high standard of client service
Manage the day-to-day operations, in coordination with supporting managers of the Fund Accounting unit, including daily, weekly, monthly and annual client deliverables
Manage client-specific requests and define projects to develop processes to improve the product offering
Build a relationship with the stakeholders of the funds
Provide technical expertise related to fund structures, investment strategies, management and waterfall calculations, and profit/loss allocations
Review of valuation packages in line with clients' requirements
Preparation and review of financial statements, supporting information and tax schedules in relation to the year-end audit
Business development as operational and technical expert
Participate in special projects within the group including quality control and process improvements
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience:
Minimum 8 years' experience in Fund Administration.
Knowledge of Fund structures and set-ups.
Financial Reporting experience
Excellent staff management and team building skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office
Education:
A university degree (B.A./ B.Sc./ M.B.A.) in Business (preferably specializing in accountancy or another financial-related discipline)
An internationally recognized accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent), is not required but is an advantage
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