Fund Accounting Manager

HedgeServ Ltd; Poland; On-site; PLN 212,585 - 297,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Sports Club Membership

My Benefit – Cafeteria System

Competitive Salary

Training and development opportunities

Tuition policy with study leave and fees covered

Job summary

A global financial service provider in Poland is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to oversee the NAV calculation process and manage a team of up to 10 staff. You'll ensure the accuracy and timeliness of NAV calculations, develop key client relationships, and improve workflows. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in Hedge Fund Administration and a bachelor's degree in business or finance. Competitive salary and benefits including health and life insurance, and ample training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in Hedge Fund Administration with at least 1 year at Assistant Manager Level.
• Intention to pursue professional accounting qualification is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and team of up to 10 staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate NAV calculations.
• Develop and improve NAV calculation workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Flexible working

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA) (advantage)

Tools

IT literate

Job description

Job Description

A Fund Accounting Manager will be required to manage the overall NAV calculation process within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supervision and guidance of an AVP and Fund Accounting Director. They will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations. They will assist in the development of client relationships and will require a detailed understanding of the service requirements for Hedge Fund Administration. Every Fund Accounting Manager will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory training (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional client-specific training is provided by the Director and Managing Director.

HedgeServ operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee. As such a Fund Accounting Manager should be flexible and willing to adapt.

A Fund Accounting Manager should be capable of managing a team of up to 10 staff servicing clients with various requirements and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Fund Accounting Director to ensure consistency of service.
• Ensure the assigned fund accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment.
• Manage and develop client teams of up to 10 employees.
• Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by Assistant Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensure all aged items on cash and position reconciliations are resolved timely.
• Review daily and monthly NAV calculations.
• Develop and improve NAV calculation workflows and procedures.
• Review fee calculations and profit and loss allocations.
• Review applicable monthly, yearly and inception to date performance.
• Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits including preparation of fund financial statements.
• Investigate accounting implications of new products.
• Manage and complete client initialization and transition.
• Participate in development and presentation of fund accounting training.
• Manage fund accounting recruitment, training and performance evaluations.
• Resolve exceptional problems and take on special projects or tasks as assigned.
• Handle complex calls from clients.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Investor Services, Quality Assurance, Client Servicing and Compliance departments within HedgeServ.

Our requirements

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance
• 6 years’ experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration Firm with at least 1 of those at Assistant Manager Level is desired.
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree.
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required.
• IT Literate.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good initiative coupled with the ability to identify when escalation is required.
• Reliable, flexible and dependable.
• Ability to positively influence team morale.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Take ownership of designated tasks.
• Act as a role model for HedgeServ.

What we offer

• Premium Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Sports Club Membership
• My Benefit – Cafeteria System
• Competitive Salary
• Active Sports and Social Committee
• Professional environment with great development opportunities
• Training and development in a wide variety of areas to ensure staff are constantly developing and progressing their skills
• Tuition policy with study leave and generous payment of all related fees