Director, Fund Accounting

Ref:SRJ1126-34327

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced and professionally qualified Fund Accounting professional to join a well-established fund services business at Director level.

Working closely with the wider Director team and Head of Funds, you will play a key role in the management and continued growth of the Jersey fund services business. This is a senior leadership position combining technical fund accounting expertise with team leadership, client relationship management, operational oversight and business development.

You will take responsibility for the delivery of high-quality accounting and financial reporting across a portfolio of fund structures, ensuring financial statements, investor reporting and other specialised reporting are completed accurately and within client and regulatory deadlines. You will also help drive greater efficiency through the effective use of technology, contributing to the implementation and development of fund accounting platforms and processes.

Alongside the technical responsibilities, you will lead, develop and motivate the accounting team, maintain strong relationships with clients, advisers and auditors, and work collaboratively across the wider business to support growth and continuous improvement. The position will also involve contributing to new business opportunities and pitches, with some travel where required.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or ICAS) with at least 10 years' relevant industry experience and significant experience within the funds sector. You will have strong technical knowledge of private capital structures, including private equity and venture capital, together with an up-to-date understanding of IFRS, UK GAAP and the regulatory environment.

Previous experience at senior management or Director level is essential, with a proven ability to recruit, retain and motivate high-performing teams. You will also bring strong client relationship and business development skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a broad range of priorities simultaneously.  Previous Principal Person experience within the funds sector would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established senior funds professional looking to join a business where they can have a genuine impact on the growth, development and future direction of the fund accounting offering.

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