Associate Manager
Description
The Associate Manager (AM) will be responsible for a Team of two Fund Accountants of varying experience levels and will directly report to the Accounts Manager. The AM will lead their Team in any project, assignment, task or required submission in relation to their assigned allocation and any other ad-hoc duties as assigned which may include internal and external audit, tax returns and compliance queries.
The Role & Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and support staff on a day-to-day level so that Apex standard of service, policies and procedures are followed and adhered to.
Maintain a proper Team schedule of work deadlines for NAV’s and filings with the appropriate authorities.
To be actively involved in the NAV calculation process including transaction entry, especially with new client take-on’s.
Detailed review of NAV calculations, investor transactions, wire instructions and client communications.
Review of annual and quarterly tax computations including PAYE,TDS and other annual tax submissions
Review of fund wires and subs/reds documentation including AML/KYC procedures.
Finalize settlement of debtor accounts – this includes ALL Administration & Directors Fees.
Review of interim and annual audited financial statements to the relevant GAAP / IFRS Standards, including all notes as required by the client or statute.
To offer input that will allow streamlining of processes for increased efficiency, clarity of work and review and higher quality of work.
Be the primary point of contact for the client.
Deal professionally with any client issues.
First point of contact for internal and external audit, tax returns and compliance queries.
Facilitate the flow of information between Senior Management and staff on a timely basis.
Completion of any ad-hoc projects as required by clients or the company.
Responsible for the training of Fund Accountants and any new employees and to complete duties as assigned, and review of tasks completed before submission to SAM.
Over-all supervision of your AM Team will be by an accounts manager.
Escalate delays/serious issues to SAM or Senior Management immediately.
Skills Required:
Around 4+ years of accounting working experience in Fund industry
ACCA qualified or partly qualified or any equivalent qualification
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience on Fund accounting software (either Investran, Efront, Paxus or Allvue) will be an advantage
Excellent time and organizational skills to work and meet agreed tight deadlines
Hard worker ready to put in the extra hours
Good interpersonal communication skills and demonstrate a professional attitudes.
Organized, accurate and willing to learn and take on new tasks
Team Player