Our client is seeking a Senior Consultant in Financial Reporting, you will join the Private Equity Operations team, where a vacancy has arisen. This role is full-time and offers the opportunity to work with a variety of Private Equity clients, ensuring that deliverables are met effectively. You will play a crucial role as a key member of the administration team, while also providing support to the wider team responsible for either a range of clients or a substantial client with an active investment portfolio. Your responsibilities will include liaising with internal teams and the Investment Advisor, completing various non-accounting tasks, and addressing ad-hoc queries all within scheduled timeframes. You will be committed to meeting client KPIs and delivering exceptional client service.
Job Duties:
- Provide premier client service by building strong relationships with clients and third parties.
- Develop thorough knowledge of client requirements and key processes to resolve complex issues.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure successful delivery of client deliverables.
- Oversee the delivery of key client tasks, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
- Manage projects with clients on complex tasks while understanding fund administration.
- Monitor assigned mailboxes and complete tasks as directed by management.
- Support the training of junior team members and aid in workload management.
- Review junior team members' work to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Prepare and review complex accounts under various GAAP/IFRS standards.
- Update and maintain investment and portfolio records, processing purchases and disposals.
- Calculate call/distribution amounts for clients, liaising with investors and financial institutions.
- Develop client-specific knowledge to facilitate responses to ad-hoc queries.
- Deliver common reporting for investors, ensuring data accuracy.
- Provide information for tax returns and liaise with internal and external tax professionals.
- Organise accounting team deliverables, adhering to agreed timetables and maintaining communication.
- Identify efficiencies and areas for improvement to enhance operational processes.
- Work closely with legal and compliance to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
- Foster strong relationships with clients and efficiently address queries and concerns.
Job Requirements:
- Hold an accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA preferred) and have a familiarity with UK, US, and Lux GAAPs.
- Partially qualified candidates or those with at least 2 years of relevant experience, particularly in debt instruments, are also welcome to apply.
- Possess an understanding of Guernsey Company/POI/Partnership laws with the ability to stay updated on legal developments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with confidence in engaging with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a capacity to manage deadlines effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of Investran is advantageous.
- Demonstrate a good team spirit, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Exhibit professional judgement and a thorough self-review of work.
What You’ll Love:
You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture within an organisation that values financial strength and stability. Our client fosters an environment that encourages innovative ideas and offers opportunities for movement within the organisation. Senior leaders are accessible, facilitating a culture of growth and productivity. You can take pride in contributing to a company committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. Join a workplace with a greater purpose.
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