We are delighted to be representing a leading Jersey headquartered, forward looking fiduciary business with a reputation for looking after their people. As a result of new business wins and key structural changes, this is an excellent opportunity to join in a new role. The Head of Fund Accounting will be responsible for carving out the Fund Accounting team from the existing client services accounting team to create a focussed, driven and high quality fund accounting provision.
As the Head of Fund Accounting; you will be responsible for managing a team of accountants (qualified and part qualified) who look after a mixed portfolio of funds across various industries. You will ensure that your team are motivated and all have the opportunity to develop, you’ll use your strong technical accounting knowledge to assist members of the team and work on complex client queries. You will also be responsible for setting a manageable schedule for key deadlines in the financial year across your client portfolio.
As an integral part of the Jersey business, you will work with other members of Senior Management to be involved in seeing opportunities to increase revenue, look for continuous improvement in processes and help with operational management of the Jersey office.
The successful candidate will be an ambitious qualified accountant (CA/ACCA/ACA/ICAS etc) with a strong knowledge of fund structures, you will have well-rounded management skills (straight from Audit or from a Fund Accounting perspective) and you’ll be passionate about joining an entrepreneurial business.
In return you will be rewarded with a strong basic salary, an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to be involved in their share scheme. Please get in touch asap to discuss this in further detail.
To apply for this job email your details to doug.newman@ofcpartners.com.
