Senior Associate | Fund Accounting

Responsibilities:
• Oversee and review quarterly management accounts for Clients' managed funds on an accrual basis.
• Develop the presentation of the accounts in accordance with the Clients' corporate branding guidelines.
• Lead on Client reporting requirements, understanding the structure of the existing reports and Client deliverables.
• Oversee and maintain accounting records and ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Develop knowledge of Colmore's existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Ensure timely and accurate year-end support files for annual audits are prepared, as required.
• Review draft annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and Lux GAAP.
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to ensure delivery of completed Provided by Client lists and timely completion of audit and tax engagements.
• Manage, prepare and maintain performance returns for all funds in a timely manner.
• Complete and review jurisdictional regulatory returns as and when required.
• Develop a clear understanding of the cash management function of the funds.
• Work with and provide support to the Treasury team as and when required, including but not limited to: reviewing bank reconciliations, Cash Management Reports, daily liquidity monitoring, invoice and payment releases.
• Involvement in wider team management and allocation planning.
• Training, development and potential management of junior team members.
• Involvement in RFPs for new prospects and successful on boarding of new clients.

Requirements:
• 5+ years of related experience in the financial services industry preferred
• Professional accounting qualification preferred but not essential
• Accounting degree required
• An understanding of fund/group structures is preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of Private equity is a must
• The UK or US GAAP working knowledge is necessary and Canadian GAAP or Lux GAAP is desirable but not essential
• Experience with FIA (Front Invest Analytics)is ideal, but not required
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting databases/running reports
• Competent user of MS Excel and other MS products
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a commitment to quality

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