You will be responsible for accurately recording accounting entries in our accounting platform, perform reconciliations, produce reports required by internal and external client.
About your role
This role will be part of the Fund Servicing Shared Services team primarily responsible for providing support to the Global Fund Accounting teams
Primary responsibility will be to produce Net asset values, regulatory reports, tax data and distributions and to perform daily processes and controls to ensure the funds core accounting records are accurate and meet regulatory and accounting standards
Your key accountabilities
Perform key daily / weekly / monthly processes to ensure the accounting records are accurate and up-to-date,
Identification, analysis and escalation of exceptions in a timely manner,
Produce daily accounting data for input into the books and records of the funds that has not been automatically generated by the accounting platform,
Produce management information for key stakeholders,
Perform controls on the accruals in the accounting system and investigate and resolve discrepancies,
Development and documentation of procedures
Liaise with key stakeholders within Global Business Operations Fund Accounting (GBO) and other departments with Fidelity,
Responsibility for reviewing elements of team members work and co-approving various payments when required
About you
Knowledge of the asset management industry
Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify issues of potential risk
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and internal customers
Strong analytical and investigations skills with an enquiring mind
Strong organisation and planning skills
Good MS experience with emphasis on Excel
Accurate and numerate
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Team player with collaborative attitude
Willingness to work additional hours and bank holidays as the business dictates
Work collaborative with technologies and bring innovative ideas, automation and best practice on the table.
Desirable qualifications
Bachelors degree in accountancy or Finance
Preferably Qualified accountant or qualified through experience
Relevant Fund Accounting experience / knowledge
Good working knowledge of Office applications, particularly Excel and Access
