Head of Funds Audit Delivery – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Position is based in London. Other locations cannot be considered.
This is a great job for someone who has excellent asset management experience, with knowledge of private markets and associated assets.
Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of fund audits and tax returns across our diverse fund range, ensuring timely execution for over 400 funds including LTAFs (CTRA), Ground Rent Funds, Private Market Funds, and our Luxembourg and UK fund ranges.
Manage project plans, drive adherence to deadlines, and proactively identify and mitigate delivery risks. Engage stakeholders across Aviva Investors, Aviva Group, HSBC Fund Controllers, and external auditors (EY and BDO) with a focus on governance, quality assurance, and operational excellence.
Lead monthly audit governance forums, formalise third‑party engagement, and oversee communication and reporting processes.
A solid accounting background is essential to support technical reviews and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The role demands strategic oversight, people management, and a strong grasp of regulatory and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (e.g., ACA/ACCA) and/or industry equivalent (e.g., IMC)
- Experience in a project management capacity in the asset management industry.
- Extensive understanding of project governance and full competence in MS Office and project tools.
- External audit experience – delivering or performing external audits, ideally within the asset management industry; Big Four or medium‑sized audit experience.
- Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting capability; advantage if experienced in the asset management industry.
- Fund services knowledge – fund accounting, transfer agency, AML/KYC, banking, payments, depository, tax provision/compliance, high‑level understanding of the funds audit process (advantage but not required).
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on contributions.
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
- Family‑friendly parental and carer’s leave.
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days.
- Up to 40% discount for Aviva products.
- Aviva‑funded private medical benefit.
- Flexible benefits including electric cars.
- Aviva matching share plan and Save As You Earn scheme.
- 21 volunteering hours per year.
Additional Information
We consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.
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