Assistant Manager - Fund Accounting

About the role

Ocorian's Asset Manager Services team supports asset managers, private wealth, corporate and issuer clients with operational and regulatory complexity at scale. As Assistant Manager Fund Accounting, you will manage the preparation, review and delivery of financial reports and accounts for a portfolio of funds and fund-related entities, ensuring accuracy, agreed deadlines and compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and contractual obligations. You will work with clients, auditors, administrators and other stakeholders to strengthen accounting processes, controls and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements and reports for a portfolio of funds and fund-related entities.
• Deliver client accounting requirements and reporting obligations accurately and on time.
• Apply UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP, and support evolving industry best practices.
• Establish and enhance accounting and reporting procedures for new funds and entities.
• Provide technical guidance to administration teams and calculate and review Net Asset Values (NAVs).
• Build relationships with clients, auditors and professional advisers to coordinate reporting and audit deliverables.
• Present financial information at board and client meetings and coordinate audits and statutory reporting.
• Contribute to internal policies, procedures and operational efficiencies, and support senior management in client experience.

Required profile

• ACCA or ACA qualification, or equivalent through significant relevant professional experience.
• Experience in financial services, fund accounting or a related accounting environment.
• Exposure to Private Equity, Real Estate or Corporate structures is advantageous.

Required skills

• Technical accounting expertise in preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Knowledge of fund structures, reporting requirements and accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in financial systems and technology.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organisation and relationship-building skills.