Manager - Asset Manager Services (Fund Accounting)

Job description

Purpose of the Job As an Accounting Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by leading a talented team, building strong client relationships and overseeing the delivery of fund accounting services for a diverse portfolio of Private Equity and Real Estate clients. You'll play a key role in supporting the growth of both our clients and our people, while helping to drive excellence across everything we do. Main Responsibilities Take ownership of a portfolio of Private Equity and Real Estate clients, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of fund accounting services, financial statements, NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions and other client reporting. Build strong relationships with clients, auditors and key stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact and delivering exceptional client service while managing expectations and resolving issues effectively. Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing technical guidance, managing workloads, reviewing deliverables and fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee the quality and accuracy of accounting records, reconciliations, tax filings and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and Ocorian policies. Drive operational excellence through effective planning, resource management, process improvements and the continued enhancement and automation of fund accounting processes. Monitor client profitability, billing, timesheets and service delivery metrics, ensuring commercial objectives and client commitments are achieved. Proactively identify and manage risks, ensuring strong controls, governance standards and regulatory compliance across the client portfolio. Support business growth by strengthening client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services and contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance the success of the team and wider business. #LI-DR1 #LI-Hybrid Fully qualified ACCA or ACA. Minimum 7 years' post-qualification experience within fund accounting, accounting, audit or financial services, ideally with exposure to global business environments. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Strong expertise in Private Equity and Real Estate Fund Accounting, including fund reporting, NAV production, waterfall calculations and IFRS reporting. Experience in Fund Administration would be advantageous. Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing, developing and motivating teams within a fund accounting environment. Strong systems knowledge, including hands-on experience with eFront, Paxus and advanced Excel. Experience with Value Financials would be beneficial. Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, auditors, regulators and internal teams. A proactive and commercially minded leader who is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement and exceptional client service. All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at . We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Asset Manager Services | Corporate | Issuer Services | Private Wealth | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust : We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale : With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. What’s In It For You Competitive salary We are globally hybrid with 2 days in office (please check the specifics for this role during interview process) Flexible working hours Private Pension Plan fully paid by the company after probation Private medical insurance with Catastrophe cover fully paid by the company Employee recognition program and spot bonuses