Our client is an asset manager based in central London. A multi strategy approach. Seeking an experienced fund accountant seeking a step-up in their career. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Fund Accountant to take ownership of fund accounting oversight, cost governance and financial control across a diverse fund range (UCITS, Cayman, Delaware, ETF’s and other vehicles).
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
This is a high-impact role sitting at the centre of the business, acting as the key link between administrators, auditors, product, distribution and senior leadership.
THE ROLE
- Oversee outsourced fund accounting across all vehicles
- Review and challenge NAVs, accruals and reporting
- Maintain robust governance and consistent accounting policies
Fund Costs & Commercial Control
- Own fund budgets, expense accruals and OCF/TER oversight
- Drive cost efficiency and manage service-provider fee arrangements
- Ensure expenses remain within prospectus and commercial parameters
Fees & Revenue
- Oversee expense payments and fee drawdowns
- Ensure timely, accurate fee collection and reconciliation
Audit & Reporting
- Lead year-end and interim audits
- Review financial statements and coordinate external stakeholders
Regulatory Cost Disclosure
- Oversee cost disclosures and OCF validation
- Ensure transparency and regulatory compliance
Product & Strategic Support
- Lead finance input into fund launches and new share classes
- Set fee structures and provide fund profitability analysis
Governance & Improvement
- Enhance oversight controls xwzovoh and reporting
- Drive automation and process improvement
- Act as SME on fund accounting and expense governance
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong experience in fund accounting oversight within asset management
- Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Very good understanding of UCITS and offshore fund structuresCommercial mindset with strong cost and profitability focus
- Confident stakeholder manager with audit and regulatory experience
- Detail-oriented, proactive and improvement-driven
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