Senior Fund Accountant

A brand providing a client focused solutions on a fund specific basis is currently looking for a senior fund Accountant to join its team.

Job Description:

• Establish excellent client relationships and maintain a high quality of professional service.
• Ensure timeous resolution of all client queries.
• Prepare portfolio net asset value (“NAV”) calculations.
• Capture portfolio trades, corporate actions and pricing and reconcile external scrip and custodian accounts to internal records.
• Review and sign off NAV calculations and send valuation reports to clients within agreed deadlines. 
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers, custodians and any other relevant external parties to ensure swift resolution of any issues. 
• Responsible to manage own workload and deliverables based on agreed service levels.   
• Prepare Annual Financial Statements (“AFS”) for review by external auditors.
• Assist the external auditors to ensure an efficient and timely execution of the audit function.  
• Take responsibility for the preparation and submission of the periodic statutory financial information to the Central Bank of Malta and ensure the accuracy of the data submitted.
• Prepare, document and maintain standard operating and client specific procedures and ensure these are adhered to.
• Ensure all record-keeping is kept up to date, and any electronic or physical filing is kept neat and orderly.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role. 
• Experience with annual financial statements preparation and Central Bank of Malta reporting is a must.
• Excellent MS Office knowledge, MS Excel in particular.
• Knowledge and experience using the PFS Paxus integrated fund administration system.
• An ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.