Fund Accounting Manager

Job Title: Fund Accounting Manager

Location: Southampton

Salary £70,000- £85,000

I am working with a fantastic and fast growing financial services company who are seeking an ambitious manager to join them in their office based in Southampton, the company formed in 2006 and has gone from strength to strength since being formed and now have offices globally with over 700 staff. This is a great opportunity for someone who is driven to be part of a dedicated and professional team. You will be a Manager of a Fund Accounting team for Real Estate/Private Equity funds and be working with different parts of the business from the CFO along with other business departments. You will get exposure to a wide variety of funds and tracking its financial performance, the right candidate will be able to provide technical and operational solutions for business efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Managing different levels of Fund Accountants
• Budget Engagement
• Reviewing Financial Statements, Cash Flows 
• Tracking Financial Performance 
• Negotiation of terms, due diligence and monitoring compliance in line with company procedures
• Preparation of asset level management reporting
• Support the business with Ad hoc projects

Skills Required

• A strong understanding of UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS.
• Understanding of accounting challenges faced within Real Estate/Private Equity
• Ability to write reports and performance measurement reports at an asset and fund level
• Be confident in present information and respond to questions from other areas of the business
• Be able to think of your feet and solve practical problems

Qualifications

• You will be Fully Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with minimum of 2 years PQE
• Have a number of years in financial services either from a practice or financial services company connected with funds
• Real Estate/Private equity experience