Our Client is currently looking for a Fund Accountant to be based in either Malta, Marbella or remote working from anywhere in Europe with a visit to the office every 3-6 months.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Daily direct reporting to Head of Fund Services, Fund Accounting Manager and Shareholder Services Senior Supervisor in relation to preparation and review of NAV calculations, shareholders and financial reporting.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed within deadlines and controls are evidenced.
• Perform quality and compliance assurance checks on information received, to external and independent sources and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Process invoices and payments in accordance with our remit and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review daily bank reconciliations.
• Inter-company, assets and investments reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Prepare, review and present monthly cashflow reports, KPI reports and other investment reporting as requested for monthly/quarterly meetings for the funds’ investment strategy committees and board of directors.
• Liaise with the share holders services team in relation to subscriptions and redemptions and related charges and commissions.
• Assist the shareholder and compliance services team with review of dealing summaries, monthly statements, contract notes, share register updating and any client acceptance and due diligence procedures.
• Prepare, review and present financial statements.
• Assist with the smooth completion of annual audits including finalisation of all financial statements prior to review by the external audit and to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Provide exceptional client service by building strong relationships with our clients (fund managers, fund directors, promoters, brokers, custodians, intermediaries and other third parties).
• Develop strong knowledge of the client’s operations, underlying asset classes and hedging mechanisms.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• At least 1 years´ work experience in a fund accounting environment is essential.
• Previous experience of PFS-Paxus integrated fund administration system is required.
• Excellent MS Excel and strong MS Office required.
• Part-qualification in ACCA or equivalent.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage and track multiple tasks and deliverables simultaneously.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Complies with internal controls, policies and procedures.

Compensation:

• An attractive financial package is being offered which is competitive and commensurate with experience + performance related bonus.
• The Group provides training on an ongoing basis in line with its continuous learning and development policy.