Job description
Company Description
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.
Job Description
- Working collaboratively with the Administration functions.
- Providing a wide variety of accounting tasks supporting the Company’s ever growing and diversified client base.
- Producing a high level of quality internal and external client service, including the accurate and timely provision of financial accounting services.
- Work collaboratively with the Fund Accountants and Management Team on day-to-day accounting tasks and matters in respect of their client portfolios
- Complete client accounting matters accurately and in a timely manner
- Ensure proper and orderly records of client accounting matters are maintained
- Ensure client accounting procedures are followed at all times
- Assist with project work as the business requires
- Support an on-going programme of continuous improvement to client service, identifying and escalating opportunities as appropriate
- Grow commercial awareness and develop a good level of competitor and industry awareness
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements and investor reports for review by management and thereafter clients and auditors
- Prepare and review Net Asset Value Reports
- Prepare and review Guernsey tax returns and review UK tax returns
- Ensure accounting and bookkeeping deadlines are being met in a timely manner
- Present accounting information accurately to internal and external Directors at board meetings
- Develop a good technical understanding of legal and regulatory requirements and industry best practice, that are relevant to the Company and its clients
- Ensure that the Company’s policies and procedures are being followed and complied with and, in case of non-compliance, inform the Senior Manager, Fund Accounting and Compliance Team in a timely manner
- Escalate issues and concerns as they arise to the relevant person in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Fund Accounting experience
- Qualified accountant
- Evidence of commitment to a high standard of client service
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Membership of relevant Professional Institute
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Knowledge of the Finance Industry in Guernsey
Additional Information
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.
There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.
Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.
We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
