Consultant- Fund Accounting. Luxemburgo

Role Description

    Role will encompass all facets of the calculation review of the net asset value on a variety of cross   jurisdiction complex fund types and products  

    Owner of FA internal and external deliveries (NAV, tax, reporting, etc …)

    Active participation and ownership in project management leaded / sponsored by Section Manager

    Key point of contact with direct Section Manager and Client Service Manager (SME)

TASK Description

    Ensuring the NAVs are reviewed and validated before dissemination to clients, other parties, and markets as per NT standards

    Ensuring that the reconciliation of cash and security transactions are done in an efficient and timely manner to maintain the team's reconciliation items at a minimum level

    Ensuring that the pricing of portfolio's including Equities, Options, Futures, Fixed Income, OTCs, and Forwards are validated per pricing policy

    Responding to client queries in a timely and efficient manner.

    Monitoring recurrent reporting for onward transmission (Internal, to the Trustees, Clients, Third Parties) and resolve any queries posed within specific timeframes in a prompt and professional manner

    Performing duties in accordance with current procedures and challenging and enhancing the current procedures.

    Review, enhance and redesign the procedures as the operational model changes

    Consult with FA management to drive change and improvement.

    Liaise with internal departments, Trustees/Depositaries, Custodians, Auditors, and key clients and attend meetings when required

    Communicate effectively both orally & in written form with internal departments and external bodies and monitoring the same with all team members

    Working actively and closely with Manager(s) on various processes/projects, such as being assigned to take the lead and/or assist to implement new processes

    Training of fund accountants and supervisors on all aspects of NAV process and any type of reporting

Skills / Experience

    Proven understanding of multi region fund's structures in a financial services NAV environment.

    Ability to work under pressure to achieve the multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables, with a mature approach.

    Knowledge of the regulatory regulations pertaining to, Mutual Funds, Open-Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) and close ended funds

    Financial instrument knowledge – Traditional asset types, Derivatives and Private Capital Market Assets

    Excellent interpersonal skills for consulting with the Fund Accounting team and other Internal Departments, Trustees/Depositaries, Custodians, Auditors, and the Fund Management Companies to which a service is provided

    Hold an accounting, business, or mathematical qualification in university

    Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) of one or multiple activities with at least

    Fluent in English

IT SKILLS

    Excellent desktop, IT, and systems skills.

    Experience of SunGard Invest One. Considered a key advantage

    Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential.

PERSONAL SKILLS

    Demonstrates excellent analytical, consultative, communication and judgment skills.

    Ability to work in a structured pattern, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.