Senior Fund Accountant - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a qualified chartered accountant to oversee valuation and financial reporting across diverse products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fund audit, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include financial reporting, NAV production, and managing relationships with service providers. If you are self-motivated and detail-oriented, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fund audit or investment management accounting.
• Knowledge of fund accounting, accounting standards, and fair value valuation principles.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and audit management.
• NAV production and reconciliation.
• Product and investment valuation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Relationship Building

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Description

The role is tasked with the delivery of key valuation and financial reporting oversight across a diverse product range.

Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented individuals with high attention to detail who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial reporting and audit management

• NAV production and reconciliation
• Product and investment valuation
• Share class hedging and cash management
• Fee calculation and reporting
• Budgeting and expense management
• Production and reporting of management information
• Assisting with product and investor queries
• Counterparty management – Administrators, Depositary, Auditors
• Oversight of fund tax advisors
• Support ongoing system developments

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified chartered accountant
• 5+ year of experience in fund audit or relevant investment management accounting
• Knowledge of fund accounting, accounting standards and fair value valuation principles, fee calculations and tax reporting
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Basic coding skills (SQL, Python, etc.) would be advantageous
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with colleagues, teams and service providers
• Flexible, collaborative and proactive approach
• Capability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented environment