Job Details:
Pricing role within Client Operations
Fund Accountants are responsible for reviewing the production of accurate valuations and associated deliverables to meet client and publication deadlines.
Specific Duties:
Daily/Monthly Deliverables
*.Daily pricing and review of a number of funds using State Street in house systems and Excel.
*.Daily validation of all purchases, sales, corporate actions and income events.
*.Preparation and review of cash and stock reconciliations, also reconciliations of expenses, interest, dividends and withholding tax.
*.Preparation of yield calculations.
*.Preparation of monthly Trustee reconciliations and updating monthly trustee discrepancy letters.
*.Preparation of monthly income distributions.
*.Responding to queries from trustees, custodians and clients.
*.To ensure that all events (trades, income, expenses, etc.) are updated within the general ledger accurately and in a timely manner.
*.To research breached tolerances and provide adequate explanations and backup where appropriate
*.Responsibility to raise to a senior any tolerances that have been breached where no explanation can be found
*.Identify and implement process and product improvements, documenting where necessary.
*.Work with the Team Leader to prepare appropriate contingency plans for work of the team and be aware of team’s role in the Business Continuity Plan.
*.Ensure adherence to all departmental and companywide procedural guidelines (e.g. timekeeping, dress, and holiday cover)
*.Maintain up to date procedures and client deliverable details.
*.Undertake, where necessary, the tasks of an Administrator.
Communication
*.Communicating effectively with colleagues through formalised reporting and liaison on ad hoc matters
*.Ensure effective logging and resolution of enquiries and liaise with appropriate parties to resolve/ escalate queries / problems within agreed timescales.
*.Ensure the line manager and others, as appropriate, are kept aware of all issues/problems/queries/work in progress that may impact upon the quality of service being given.
Administration
*.Undertake appropriate housekeeping duties e.g. filing and operation of clean desk policy.
Training and Personal Development
*.Take responsibility for personal development and training.
*.Work with the Line Manager to identify objectives at the start of each year and keep them up to date.
*.Actively participate in the appraisal process by completing a self-evaluation and suggesting appropriate development.
Other
*.Involvement in departmental ad-hoc projects.
*.Make recommendations for changes to processes and procedures and prepare documentation for review as required.
Qualifications
Specific Qualifications / Skills:
*.Experience of working in fund accounting or similar environment is preferred
*.Good understanding of fund accounting and/or pricing process.
*.An excellent understanding of accounting principles.
*.An excellent understanding of financial markets and financial instruments.
*.MCH knowledge preferred
*.A good working knowledge of MS Excel.
*.High numeric/analytical ability and attention to detail.
*.Good interpersonal and communication skills
*.Ability to cope with a steep learning curve and take a proactive approach to learning.
*.Advanced organisation skills and ability to work in a pressurised, deadline-driven environment absolutely essential.
Level Of Education:
*. B.Com. / B. Bus. Sci. or equivalent..
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