Resolve technical accounting queries raised by the Client Services (CS) team and clients in a timely manner. Effectively communicate technical accounting information to CS teams
Provide technical support to sales and implementation team for prospective and/or new clients
Perform/oversee the reviews on the financial statements and other complex client deliverables (including quality reviews). To help shape and ensure product quality control of the CS output
Whilst main focus is on IFRS and UK GAAP, there are opportunities to develop experience in other GAAPs e.g. US GAAP, Lux GAAP
Assist CS and/or implementation team with reviews of operational aspects of constitutive fund documents (LPAs etc)
Perform reviews of carried interest/waterfall models and complex fees calculations for fund clients, assist with implementation of automation project
Monitor latest accounting/ legislative changes impacting our clients and draft technical updates for accounting / legislative changes accordingly for release internally to CS teams as well occasional updates to clients.
Develop and deliver (semi-annually) Technical presentations to update CS teams on accounting and PE industry developments
Oversee the collection of technical and operational knowledge, and the in-house library of technical journals, articles and documentation relating to accounting issues for fund accounting teams to access
Identify control weaknesses from reviews, discussions with internal senior CS stakeholders, and recommend control procedures to reduce risk
Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the group’s system and processes
Manage and mentor Technical Accountants based in India and work closely with Technical Team members in other locations and provide guidance / escalation support to junior team members
Support the development of new services / new business proposals through expert knowledge of internal procedures and industry practice
Opportunities to collaborate with senior management on operational and strategic projects
Person Specification
Strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Technical research skills / mind-set
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
A strong ‘Can Do’ attitude and ability to lead by example
The ability to cope with multiple tasks and quality work under tight deadlines