Senior Manager, Accounting

You will deliver a comprehensive first-class fund administration service to a portfolio of private equity funds. You will also be responsible for managing, supervising and developing a team of fund administrators, leading and maintaining client relationships on the team portfolio, and serving as a key point of contact for funds clients. This role plays a critical leadership position within the fund administration team and contributes to the strategic development of service delivery.Private Equity Fund Accounting and Financial ReportingLead the production of annual and quarterly financial statements and other financial reporting requirementsPerform final review and sign off of Fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, ensuring accuracy of account balances and various computationsReview of complex computations such as management fees, carried interest waterfall, equalisation and NAV investor allocationsOversee the preparation and review capital calls, distributions and equalisation computation and investors' notice productionLead in resolving complex fund accounting technical issuesPresentation of financial reports to the board of directors of the entities, if requiredParticipate in any ad hoc projects for process improvement and identification of areas for efficiencyTeam ManagementManage, supervise, mentor and conduct performance reviews for a team of fund accountants at different levelsAssignment of work to team members appropriately and fairlyManage overall team deliverables through planning, delegation, and active monitoringMonitor/review incoming and outgoing correspondence by team members where requiredIdentify training areas for team members and assess skills developmentConduct regular informal performance reviews/one to one catch upsDevelop and enhance team-specific procedures where necessaryDevelopment and presentation of internal training sessions if requiredClient Relationship ManagementManage client relationships as key point of client contact for financial reporting mattersOrganise and attend relevant client meetingsLead integration of new fund mandates, including reviewing relevant fund legal documentation and accounting system set upEnsure all financial reporting deliverables are delivered on agreed deadline dates with clientAssist in preparation of client service review packs and attend client service review meetingsCommunicate to directors regarding outstanding work and situations involving the fund accounting teamAssist with creation and maintenance of client-specific policy and proceduresFinancial ManagementAssist in the assessment of activity level and related feesIdentify out-of-scope activities and services for assessment of additional billingAnalyse WIP (work in progress) for own and team clientsAssist department head to manage budget, revenue, profitability and debtors for management reportsCompliance and Risk ManagementEnsure team adherence to internal company procedures (e.g. ISAE 3402 controls environment, regulatory requirements)Report of any incident on a timely basisMonitoring of high-risk areas of processes and identify mitigation measuresThe ideal background for this role:Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)A minimum of 8-10 years' relevant fund administration and accounting or financial services experienceAt least 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management roleComprehensive and detailed understanding of major accounting standards applicable to funds and related entities (IFRS, UK GAAP or US GAAP)In-depth experience in investor reporting in private capital fundsCompetent user and significant experience in MS Excel and other MS office applicationsKnowledge and understanding of current industry legislation, regulatory requirements and working practicesExperience in setting up fund accounting processes in line with legal documentation such as Limited Partnership Agreements, side letters, etc.Experience in managing client relationships and acting as key client contactExperience using FIS Private Capital Suite (Investran) is preferrable but not requiredRole Location/Hybrid Schedule