NAV Fund Accountant

Allegis Group

United Kingdom

Ref: HP602-1593

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

* Oversee Valuation for Life & Pension Funds and ensure that all relevant checks to the funds' NAV's have been made. This will include checks against funds' benchmarks and reasonability reports.
* Maintain a good relationship with the client and ensure the service provided meets his expectations
* Oversee/review stock and cash reconciliations
* Prepare weekly/monthly/ad hoc reports sent to the client
* Report/analyse breaches and propose remediation
* Work in a manner that produces accurate results
* Ensure that all accounting events (trades, income, expenses, etc) are updated within the ledger and validated
* Perform quality and internal controls in respect of all team deliverables
* Identify and implement process and product improvements, documenting where necessary
* Understand, follow and update procedures/checklists
* Ensure that the KPI measure, where applicable, are achieved on a monthly basis
* Collate and analyse regular management information, including what is required for client billing, taking appropriate action as required
* Ensure that reporting line managers and other managers, as appropriate, are kept aware of all significant issues/problems/queries/work in progress that may impact upon the quality of service being given
* Be aware and understand the risks inherent within the department and the potential effect of non-compliance and take appropriate corrective action
* Escalate any breaches of regulation immediately
* Develop and maintain good relationships with relevant colleagues in service support departments and contacts in client organisations
* Act as focal point for contacts and meetings with other departments and external contacts

Requirements

* Accountancy or Business degree (preferred but not necessary)
* Obtained or studying towards obtaining a professional accountancy or finance qualification would be useful but not essential.
* Previous experience of daily pricing and / or accounting for unit trusts, OEIC's or Life and Pension investment schemes desirable
* PC literate and competent in use of Excel (Vlookup, Pivot table, Sumif, and all other basic functions)
* Good numerical and analytical abilities
* Fast learner
* Attention to detail crucial

About the Company

Allegis Group retired the "Talent2" name and re-branded its specialist recruitment professionals brand to Aston Carter.

Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment services to companies requiring highly specialised business professionals. We have an unrivalled commitment to delivering first class service to our clients and candidates across professional disciplines, including Information Technology, Finance, Sales, Risk, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, Audit, HR and Engineering. Although we are retiring theTalent2 brand, our continued alignment with your company's business objectives will remain unchanged. As part of Aston Carter, our global presence gives us access to additional high-level talent, solutions and industry trends to better grow with our customers.

With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider and the world's largest privately owned recruitment firm.

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