Apex Group UK | Senior Fund Accountant - Financial Reporting

Key responsibilities

• As a Senior Fund Accountant within FundRock you will be responsible for the oversight and delivery of financial reporting and reconciliation activities across a portfolio of UK Open-Ended funds for which Apex FundRock acts as Authorised Corporate Director (“ACD”).
• The role combines technical financial reporting expertise, client relationship management and operational oversight.
• You will be accountable for maintaining robust controls and reconciliations, reviewing complex regulatory reporting deliverables and supporting strategic initiatives including fund launches, mergers, closures and regulatory change projects.
• The Job Title will report to the Line Manager based in Chelmsford.
• Oversee the preparation and review of annual and interim reports and accounts in accordance with FCA COLL requirements and applicable SORP guidance.
• Review and challenge financial statements, disclosures and supporting working papers to ensure regulatory compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Review distribution calculations and associated investor reporting.
• Review Ongoing Charges Figure (“OCF”) calculations and related disclosures.
• Coordinate the year-end audit processes and act as a primary contact for auditors.
• Ensure all regulatory and client reporting deliverables are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Act as the primary client contact for an assigned portfolio of funds and associated client relationships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investment managers, auditors, depositaries and other key stakeholders.
• Lead discussions relating to financial reporting deliverables, audit progress, technical accounting matters and regulatory developments.
• Manage client queries, service issues and escalations through to resolution.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and strengthen client relationships.
• Provide oversight and technical guidance to offshore production teams.
• Review key deliverables and ensure quality standards are maintained across all reporting and reconciliation activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on financial reporting, fund accounting controls and regulatory disclosures.
• Support the development, coaching and mentoring of offshore team members.
• Support fund launches, mergers, closures and other significant client events.
• Assist with new client onboarding and operational transitions.
• Participate in strategic projects, reporting enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, controls and operating models.
• Support implementation of new regulatory requirements and industry developments.
• Ensure appropriate controls, procedures and reconciliations are maintained across all financial reporting activities.

Requirements

• Strong experience within financial reporting, fund administration, asset servicing or ACD services environments.
• Detailed knowledge of UK Open-Ended fund structures and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of FCA COLL requirements, UK GAAP and applicable SORP guidance.
• Experience overseeing the preparation and review of annual and interim reports and accounts.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles, controls and reconciliation processes.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing auditor relationships.
• Ability to manage client relationships and act as a primary contact for stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver against challenging deadlines.
• Experience working with fund accounting, financial reporting and regulatory reporting systems.
• Experience overseeing offshore teams and reviewing deliverables within a controlled operating environment.
• Ability to identify process improvements, drive efficiencies and support change initiatives.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within financial reporting, fund accounting oversight, fund administration or investment operations.
• Proven experience working with UK Open-Ended funds.
• Demonstrable experience reviewing and signing off annual and interim financial statements.
• Experience overseeing reconciliations, investigating exceptions and maintaining strong financial controls.
• Remuneration will be market related and commensurate with experience and seniority.

Apex Group UK

Apex Group UK is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "We are your single source financial solution provider."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in London, Chelmsford and Reading.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance