FUND ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL REPORTING

Description

Prepare and assist in the preparation and initial review of the financial statements of entities administered by the Private Equity department in a timely, efficient and accurate manner adhering to the highest standards. More senior levels may also be expected to supervise and train junior staff.

Qualifications: 

ACCA / ACA / CPA / CIMA / Other equivalent

Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge of regulatory issues, book-keeping
• Technical accounting knowledge (US / UK GAAP and IFRS)
• Ideally, knowledge of Guernsey Company Law

Skills:

• Intermediate Excel skills (including Excel - Macro skills)
• Time Management & Organisational
• Working to Deadlines
• Accurate with attention to details
• Effective Communication skills (Verbal & Written)

Major Duties:

Timetables:-

• Prepare and circulate accounts and tax timetables
• Support in planning activity of team Liaising with fund administrators
• Preparation and review of management fee calculations
• Advise on potential accounting issues & best practises

Client Reporting:-

• Critical background knowledge of entities worked on
• Effective communication with client, investors and other associated parties (based worldwide)
• Dealing with investor queries in an efficient and timely manner
• Issuing tax forms to investors prepared by client tax advisers
• Able to prepare and issue ad-hoc reports to client

Proforma Accounts:-

• Design proforma accounts, ensuring they are in accordance with appropriate regulations/standards
• Agree proforma with clients/auditors
• Maintain capital accounts for limited partnerships
• Preparation of Accounts:-
• Liaising with other departments.
• Maintenance of client relationships
• Liaising re closing down of accounting periods
• Checking & maintaining ledger integrity
• Preparing standard accounts file
• Completion of appropriate checklists
• Liaising with auditors
• Preparing accounts for manager review/clearing points
• Sending accounts for inclusion in board packs
• Provision of information for US and UK tax returns

Bookkeeping / Cash Management:-

• Good understanding of bookkeeping including more complex transactions
• Understands cash management procedures for specific entities
• Able to check bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Able to check cash reports on a monthly basis

Calls/Distributions:-

• Understands the call/distribution process
• Able to calculate the call/distribution amounts for recommendation by client
• Liaises with client and investors regarding receipt/payment of monies
• Liaises with financial institutions receiving or making payment of funds
• Reviews and maintains records

Company Secretarial Knowledge:-

• Understands Company Secretarial Procedures
• Understands how to prepare and review Company Minutes
• Understands how to prepare and review Company Agenda

Transfer of Shares or Limited Partnership Interests:-

• Understands the process applicable to the entity
• Understands anti-money laundering regulations and how to maintain records

Compliance and Regulation:-

• Has an understanding of the main Guernsey legislation as it effects entities under administration i.e. Guernsey Company Law, POI and FNCC legislation.

Experience:

• Experience in preparing accounts 
• Experience in Funds/Private Equity 
• Previous supervisory experience