Fund Accounting Assistant Manager ETF

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Investigating client issues and resolving valuation related enquiries. Assisting the team members in resolving differences or investigating unusual entries / fund movements.
• To manage staff, split into various teams and to provide a detailed review of their work in accordance with established procedures. Implement development and succession planning of staff, recognize training needs and to suggest training courses suitable for each individual. 
• Participate in the recruitment process for the department.
•  Assisting and deputizing (as appropriate) the Fund Accounting Manager in his / her absence, in terms of providing day to day management of the Department. 
• Ensure implementation of effective and efficient global processes and controls between BPFS Dublin and centralised Hub service providers, such as BPSS Luxembourg pricing or BPSS UK Middle Office.
•  Monitor team KPI’s, such as late deliveries, error’s, reconciliation items, overtime, funds by headcount, etc. and manage for greater efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Managing client expectations in terms of fund accounting service.
• Continuously challenge processes, procedures and controls in order to develop a stronger, effective and efficient department.
• Ensure good communication with the Manger to ensure awareness of all issues within each team.
•  Provide monthly and quarterly statistics in relation to the funds within the team for internal MIS and for external Board meetings.
• Ensure that theses are delivered within the agreed timeframe. Coordinate the external requirement, clients, compliance, Trustee and Auditors, and agree delivery timeframes. 
• Review fund operating documents, prospectus, pricing policy, agreements to ensure service capability or development needs.  
• Manage the take-on of new business into the department and the implementation of appropriate procedures as required.
•  Assist with the further development of the fund accounting process and systems to meet future market and client developments.
•  Manage change and support global strategic initiatives

Experience/Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years Fund Accounting experience incorporating the above key responsibilities, with a minimum of 4 years in a management/team leader role and a minimum of 3 years ETF experience. 
• Leadership skills, including mentoring, assessment, training and development planning. 
• Extensive knowledge of various domiciliation (Irish and Offshore) legislation and regulatory requirements. 
• Thorough knowledge of Fund accounting, including Custodian, Prime Brokers and Middle Office activities.
• Thorough knowledge of complex hedge fund investment types, strategy and performance fees.
•  Management of the needs of clients and an ability to deliver an excellent client service.
•  Extensive knowledge of ETF’s, benchmark checks and PCF reporting. 
• Prior experience using accounting systems such as Multifonds preferred but not essential.
•  Strong excel knowledge.

Remuneration Package

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