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Fund Accountant
£400 - £500 per day
London
Posted: 16/05/2022
Temporary
Job Ref: 387143384
Job Details
Sheridan Maine are working exclusively with a leading international Investment Company based in Central London.
Given the growth and expansion of the business, the team requires an interim Fund Accountant with relevant experience who will report into the Financial Controller.
Duties and responsibilities:
Work closely with the Financial Controller and Third-Party Administrator (“TPA”) to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the actual results of the funds and intermediate holding entities
Input, review and provide support for the preparation of the quarterly investor reports
Statutory accounts prepared under either FRS 102 or IFRS; working closely with the TPA, Portfolio Directors, Auditors and the wider business as required to support timely preparation, review and lodgement of the annual statutory accounts
Working closely with the tax department to ensure that all information required for UK, U.S. and overseas tax reporting is delivered to third-party service providers within required deadlines
Ensure the preparation and submission of overseas VAT and other tax returns by suitably qualified third-party service providers
Oversight of quarterly AIFMD returns prepared by TPA
Co-ordinate any internal audit processes and the Quarterly Internal Control Certification process
Undertake and monitor FX requirements on a deal by deal / currency by currency basis
Ensure that best price is sought when entering into FX transactions
Ensure all trades are executed, documented and communicated to the TPA
Monitor and liaise with the TPA to ensure compliance with settlement deadlines
Liaise with banks to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Prepare weekly payment runs in line with fund requirements, including ensuring accurate coding of funds flow for payments through complex funding structures
Prepare and review documentation to ensure payments are approved and processed in a timely manner
Weekly updating of fund forecast cash flows and requirements
Facility utilisations, repayments and associated management, including letters of credit
Monitor cash transfers between fund and project bank accounts to ensure compliance with finance agreements
Assist with the establishment of bank accounts in line with business policy
Assist with new fund investments and disposals as and when required
Work with the Portfolio Directors, TPA and wider business to identify efficiencies and process improvements.
Candidate profile:
Experience within a fund accounting environment an advantage
Hold a relevant professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA). We will also consider candidates that are working towards a professional accounting qualification that can demonstrate they have the relevant level of experience;
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to manage and work to key reporting deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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