We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.
We are currently working with our client, M&G.
At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and we're looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. We're digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers. To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.
AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with M&G to support contingent recruitment processes.
On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Fund Accounting Oversight Manager, an initial 6-month contract based in Edinburgh/London. It is a hybrid role.
Purpose of the role:
The role is to support the Fund Accounting oversight team and to play a project role to help take on and design oversight checks and controls in line with the oversight governance framework. The role will also provide technical and accounting advise internally and to support projects including fund launches, BAU integration and fund mergers / in-species from a fund accounting aspect.
As a Fund Accounting Oversight Manager , you will be responsible for:
- Financial accounting oversight including liaison with administrators, internal teams, and reporting to fund boards.
- Providing technical fund accounting advice to internally and to projects
- Fund accounting oversight including performance fees, income monitoring and costs and charges.
- Excellent attention to detail and determination to see initiatives through to completion.
- Proactive and delivery focused with excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Presenting to senior stakeholders clearly and succinctly at varying levels of detail
- Holding chair meetings and workshops with stakeholders
- Reacting positively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
What we require from the candidate:
- Qualified Accountant or equivalent professional/academic qualification
- Highly experienced individual from an Investment Accounting, Fund Management or Audit background.
- Strong people management skills with experience of supervising a team.
- NAV and Pricing knowledge
- Product knowledge of fund structures - section 110, LP/GP, FCP, RAIF, ICAV, QIF, ELTIF, LTAFs.
- Expertise in private debt, alternative credit, leveraged finance, restructuring, real estate, private assets fund structures, money market funds.
- Fund accounting and regulations (Ireland, Luxembourg, UK, Channel Islands).
- Instrument knowledge - Private equity / Private Debt / Derivatives / Fixed income.
- Fund costs and charges.
Next Steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
The IR35 status of this assignment will be assessed following the selection process and prior to confirmation of assignment offer.
At M&G Diversity and Inclusion is a strategic objective. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people.? We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationally, disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business