Fund Accountant

Posted 15 May 2020
Salary £50000 - £60000 per annum + Discretionary Bonus, Benefits, Pension
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceSLS_FUNDACCOUNTANT_1589566209
Contact NameSinead Lennon-Smith

Job description

My Client a leading Infrastructure Fund Manager business are looking for a Fund Accountant to join their Funds team. The role will onboard remotely as a result of Covid 19 but their head office is based in City of London.

Reporting to the CFO the Fund Accountant will be responsible for:

  • Responsible for statutory accounts and liaison with auditors
  • Quarterly Management Accounts
  • Contribution to Advisory Committee, Board Reports, Stakeholder reports, Internal Management Reports, Risk Management Function
  • Contribution to Investment Papers
  • Management Loans, Calculations, Statements, Collection interest
  • Receive, review, analyse and report on financial information deliverable under the investment agreements and shareholder agreements
  • Responsible for the full finance function from data entry, reconciliations, journals, VAT returns, working papers to final TBs
  • Fund specific ad hoc reports - schedules of investments, Commitments, availability of commitments, Fund cash summaries
  • Drawdowns from Investors
  • Detailed document retention to comply with and be ready for non-financial audits of the Funds

Candidate requirements:

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified with 2 years post qualified experience
  • Experience preparing both Management and Financial Accounts
  • Hands on attitude
  • Strong use of initiative
  • Attention to detail/always striving for accuracy