Central Fund Accountant

SUMMARYThe role will be primarily responsible for administration of a portfolio of Funds, including providing investors and corporate services as necessary. The role holder will be responsible for the preparation and timely delivery of Net Asset Values (NAVs), preparation of financial statements, reporting and fund accounting. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure optimal funds' business set-ups.

Ensure KYC process on investors' applications is in line with local regulation and Amicorp Group standards

Ensure proper documentation at each stage of process cycle in accordance with the requirements of the PPM/ Offering documents and compliance with internal Amicorp Group procedures and regulatory requirements

Service fund clients to ensure timely and excellent delivery of services as agreed with each fund

Responsible for accurate and timely issuance of funds' NAVs in line with prospectus, laws and regulations

Ultimately responsible for all aspects of fund accounting which include creation of security masters, trade processing, pricing, valuation, recording corporate actions, calculation of interest/dividend accruals, cash/position /dividend/coupon reconciliations, periodic accruals, calculation of management/performance fees, equalization etc

Prepare Regulatory and Financial reporting on Funds and investors, including responding to queries, as applicable

Process Investor transactions of funds (Subscriptions, Redemptions, Transfers and Switches)Distribution of investor statements (Contract notes, NAV statements, documents, etc.)Transaction monitoring and initiating investor payments and internal transfers for funds

Preparation of financial statements, Preparation of PBC items and liaison with AuditorsPro-actively monitor regulatory changes having an effect on the funds and/or underlying investors

Constant monitoring of shareholder services to ensure up to date processing of subscription and redemptions, with timely completion of KYC/ AML checksTIME RECORDINGAccurately record chargeable time and value of service using Maconomy, ensure effective monitoring of transactions, handle pricing, invoicing and collection of outstanding fees for the portfolio of clients

Monitor own productivity and chargeability on weekly basis and review productivity and performance against targets to ensure that individual financial targets and client communication KPIs are met

Follow a disciplined approach to submitting timesheets for client work and meet the weekly and monthly time/ chargeability targetsTEAM MANAGEMENTManage the funds' team in the day-to-day activities

Lead by example by accurately recording chargeable time and value of service using Maconomy, ensure effective monitoring of transactions, handle pricing, invoicing and collection of outstanding fees for the portfolio of clients

Monitor teams' productivity and chargeability/ billing on weekly basis. Solve payment problems, as well as collection of outstanding invoices

Monitor all accounting and fund activities to ensure quality and timeliness

Coordinate and supervise training thus ensuring all staff have adequate competences to execute their functions

Promote and ensure policies, procedures and work-instructions with operational staff in order to achieve a standardized operating model

Propose relevant changes to procedures and systems in order to optimize the internal processes of the funds department

Ensure operational excellence with other Group and Central team counterpartsOTHER DUTIESUndertake the role of director, trustee, nominee, manager, partner, secretary, authorized signatory or any related position in internal entities or client entities of Amicorp Group, where necessary and required by the Management. Undertake such other duties, related to the position, as may from time to time be agreed with Management. CANDIDATE PROFILERelevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Business AdministrationAt least 5 plus years' experience in Fund Administration with good knowledge of the fund services industry

Very good accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with various accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP). A full understanding of and expertise on Alternative Investment funds and in particular private equity and real estate funds

Hands on experience in the field of Fund Accounting, Investor Services (Registrar and Transfer Agent services), Fund Structuring and/or Fund Directorships. Good understanding of Fund regulations

Knowledge of PFX Paxus preferred

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent client facing skills. Well-developed spoken and written communication skills and the ability to tailor style to relevant audiences and successfully liaise with people at different levels

Excellent English language fluency; additional languages preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solution driven, highly organized and detail-orientated with good decision making and time management skills

Independent, hands-on and takes accountability to deliver solutions and results

Ability to adapt and work in a smaller, dynamic local team environment with tight deadlines; along with being part of a bigger matrix organization

Proven leadership and team player skills, with ambition to excel in the role

Ability to adapt and work in a smaller, dynamic local team environment with tight deadlines; along with being part of a bigger matrix organization

Proven leadership and team player skills, with ambition to excel in the role.