Head of Funds Audit Delivery

AVEVA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Head of Funds Audit Delivery to lead the end-to-end delivery of audits for a diverse fund range. This role demands a Chartered Accountant with extensive project management and external audit experience. Key responsibilities include managing deadlines, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is a full-time contract based in London, offering a supportive work environment and robust benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus

Parental and carers leave

Generous holiday entitlement

Discount for Aviva products

Private medical benefit

Flexible benefits including electric cars

Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme

21 volunteering hours per year

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (e.g., ACA/ACCA) with extensive experience.
• Proven project management skills within the Asset Management industry.
• Experience delivering or performing external audits, preferably Big 4.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of fund audits and tax returns.
• Manage project plans, driving adherence to deadlines.
• Engage with stakeholders across Aviva Investors and external auditors.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Accounting

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Industry Equivalent (e.g., IMC)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Head of Funds Audit Delivery - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate other locations cannot be considered.

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Funds Audit Delivery to lead the end-to-end delivery of fund audits and tax returns across our diverse fund range. This pivotal role ensures timely execution of audits for over 400 funds including complex portfolios such as the LTAFs (including the CTRA fund) Ground Rent Funds and Private Market Funds as well as our Luxembourg and UK fund ranges. The successful candidate will be a Senior Technical Programme Manager with deep expertise in fund management audit processes and financial accounting. You will be responsible for managing project plans driving adherence to deadlines and proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks. The role demands strong stakeholder engagement across Aviva Investors and Aviva Group, HSBC Fund Controllers and external auditors (EY and BDO) with a focus on governance, quality assurance and operational excellence. You will 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. This is a high‑impact role requiring 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, with extensive understanding of project governance and competency in MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies
• External audit experience delivering or performing external audits ideally within the Asset Management industry; Big 4 or medium‑sized external audit experience
• Strong technical accounting capability and experience in the Asset Management industry
• Knowledge of fund services: fund accounting, transfer agency, AML/KYC, banking payments, depository tax provision/compliance, and a high‑level understanding of the funds audit process (advantageous but not mandatory)
• Director‑level experience in fund management or related fields

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14% depending on your contribution
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Family‑friendly parental and carers leave
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
• Aviva‑funded private medical benefit
• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year

We are inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers’ business and you.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disclosed disability, please email us and we will arrange an interview.

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Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1