Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

Thought leadership and Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation / process improvements and implement changes to enhance team efficiency
Project Management: Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline fund administration processes
Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of overall strategy as well as operational delivery encompassing accounting review standards and best practices
Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements

Operational Management

Client Service Delivery: Maintain a high client service level and review client reports and financial statements.
Technical Oversight: Ensure adherence to US GAAP and IFRS; manage technical research.
Documentation: Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented.
Problem Solving: Address and resolve technical accounting issues.
Performance & Risk Management: Prepare and present performance and risk reports and identify and mitigate risks.
Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports.

People Leadership

Team Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to the accounting team.
Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs, conduct employee performance reviews and appraisals, and foster professional growth
Exceptional leadership skills and capabilities

Governance & Risk

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, provide updates, and address concerns.
Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards and accounting practices

Experience & Personal Attributes

Educational and Professional Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant / Master s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance
Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations within the financial services industry, with at least last 4 years in a leadership role.

Personal Attributes:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and ability to lead a medium-sized team
Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
Solid relationship building and stakeholder management
Ability to analyse, resolve and document problems and resolutions.
Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team.
Strong organization and time management skills
Exceptional leadership skills and capabilities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions.
Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

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