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