Fund Accounting Assistant Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our thriving Malta office within our Fund Accounting Team!

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the management of the fund administration team, including task delegation, close monitoring of deliverables, and ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of work across the assigned portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-launch phase of new client fund structures; launching of new fund and reviewing operational procedure;
• Ensure necessary controls are in place and adhered to, and provide complete, accurate and timely fund administration services to our clients;
• Review and ensure accuracy of NAV valuation of client funds;
• Monitor accuracy of fund expenses (management fee, performance fee, etc.);
• Liaise with auditors; prepare and review annual financial statements;
• Assistance in other statutory requirements, such as CBM Returns, Annex IV’s, Annual Returns etc;
• Ensure all regulatory reporting is submitted in a timely manner;
• Monitor administration fee payments and chasing of debtors;
• Assist the team manager in leading and managing a client-driven Fund Accounting team, and enhancing client experience and satisfaction with our service, including: assisting in following up with the team on tasks assigned, making sure these are delivered within the respective timelines, and enhancing the performance of the team through teamwork and knowledge sharing, identification of areas for development, and effective feedback and communication.

Qualifications & Skills

• A degree in accountancy, an ACCA qualification, or a degree in banking and finance
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in fund administration, two (2) of them in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of IFRS and other accounting standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility, and ability to multi-task and prioritise to deliver on time
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent administrative and business support skills, with the ability to work calmly under pressure
• Ability to take initiative and handle increasing responsibility over time
• Knowledge of PFS Paxus will be considered an asset

Applications

Applications should include a complete C.V. and will be treated in the strictest of confidence.