Manage a Financial Reporting team responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements for investment funds on behalf of assigned clients and funds and set team priorities
Ensure financial statements meet the relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, US GAAP, Lux GAAP) and applicable regulatory standards
Plan, organise and monitor the production of financial statements for funds on behalf of BNY
Maintain and provide regular management information on team and team deliverables
Review and sign-off of financial draft reports, accounts files and associated calculations and information
Ensure effective and cooperative liaison with external and internal parties relevant to team deliverables
Participate in development of Financial Reporting structures, processes and controls and represent the department on ad-hoc projects
Present fund reports to the Board of Directors to ensure good governance
Recruit, direct, motivate and develop staff and provide cover/deputise for Group Manager as required
Requirements
Significant experience (10yrs +) of managing small/medium sized teams of professional staff, preferably within a fund administrator, or Big 4 firm with fund investments exposure
Strong accounting knowledge covering relevant accounting standards and regulations including IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP, and investment fund structures (Mutual funds, hedge funds etc.)
Experienced in use of financial reporting platforms, including Confluence Unity and/or DFIN Arc Reporting, to prepare, review, and publish accurate financial reporting
Deadline driven with effective time management and ability to work under pressure
Professional accounting qualification advantageous, preferably ACA / ACCA / CIMA