Client Introduction & Position Purpose:
Our Client offers a wide range of financial services for corporate, institutional and private investors spanning corporate and institutional banking, wealth management, asset management and insurance.
Our Client passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including diversity of origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion applicants who may be living with a disability. They have a number of internal employee networks in place to empower staff to act and challenge the status quo.
The role sits within Our Client's Change and Transformation Team in Wellington and reports to the Manager, Fund Accounting.
The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for the preparation and review of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year end deliverables for our clients. They prepare and produce accurate and quality reporting in line with SLA targets. Communication is always proactive whenever possible, with each team member taking personal responsibility for managing prosperous relationships with their client contacts.
The Senior Fund Accountant has knowledge of Fund Accounting, Unit Pricing, Investment Administration, tax compliance and reconciliations. They understand the importance of accuracy in reporting and benefits of understanding the end to end operating process. Time management and the ability to operate effectively within critical time constraints in the area are important.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing and Validation of Fee Payments, Fee Rebates, distribution, and adhoc income and expenses
- Be a key team member in Year End activities
- Support manager in responding to Audit queries, supply evidence to auditors directly as directed by manager
- Coordinate with internal and external customers as necessary
- Actively participate in client B2B meetings
- Review the process procedures regularly and up spec if there is any process changes
- Actively participate in onboardings of new client
- Actively participate in project meetings and provide valuable insights
- Ensure that the team addresses all relevant issues within the specifications and various standards
- Communicate team status, task accomplishment, and direction
- Escalate issues which cannot be resolved by the team
- Client reporting
- Reconciliations
- Resolution of client issues and ad hoc queries
- Resolution of accounting & general ledger queries from the business and clients
- Assisting with related systems, process or internal change initiatives and process improvements
- Building and sustaining client relationships by supporting the efforts of the Account Managers, Client Service Managers and the broader team
- Actively participate in regular meeting times, 1-on-1’s and group discussions
- Ongoing knowledge development and industry knowledge
Experience and Qualifications required
- Tertiary Qualification in Business or Finance preferable
- Other Postgraduate or Industry qualifications welcome but not essential
- Proven experience (at least 5+ years) in the finance or investment industry.
- In depth and comprehensive knowledge of the Funds Industry and Operations, Fund Accounting, Reporting and Custody.
- Strong understanding of the principles and the practical application of tax compliance
- Strong product knowledge in domestic and international securities and funds management.
- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of investment products including Unit Trusts Superannuation Schemes, Exchange Traded Funds and Listed PIEs
- Experience in tax compliance including the preparation of Imputation Credit Accounts (ICA) and Statements of Taxable Income (SOTI) and Tax returns
- Experience with general ledger and investment management systems
- Knowledge of compliance and operational risk requirements in the industry
- Demonstrated history of being results focused and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ideally you will have experience with HiPortfolio (or other investment System experience).
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