Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities :
Strategic Focus :
- Thought Leadership and Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements; implement changes to enhance team efficiency.
- Project Management : Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline fund administration processes.
- Support senior leadership in the adoption and execution of overall strategy, including accounting review standards and best practices.
- Continuously identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
Operational Management :
Client Service Delivery : Maintain a high client service level and review client reports and financial statements.Technical Oversight : Ensure adherence to US GAAP and IFRS; manage technical research.Documentation : Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented.Problem Solving : Address and resolve technical accounting issues.Performance & Risk Management : Prepare and present performance and risk reports; identify and mitigate risks.Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports.People Leadership :
Team Leadership : Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to the accounting team.Performance Management : Establish and monitor KPIs, conduct employee performance reviews, and foster professional growth.Provide exceptional leadership skills and capabilities.Governance & Risk :
Risk Management : Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance.Stakeholder Management : Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, provide updates, and address concerns.Liaise effectively with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions.Ensure compliance with organizational standards and accounting practices.Experience & Personal Attributes :
Educational and Professional Qualifications :
Chartered Accountant / Master's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or Finance.Minimum of 10 years of experience in Fund Accounting within the financial services industry, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.Personal Attributes :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead a medium-sized team.Ability to support senior leadership in the adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.Solid relationship building and stakeholder management skills.Ability to analyze, resolve, and document problems and resolutions.Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team.Strong organization and time management skills.Exceptional leadership skills and capabilities.Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.Skills Required
Fund Accounting, Us Gaap, Ifrs, Process Improvement