Manager - Fund Accounting (Hedge Funds)

Purpose of the Job

Take ownership of your own portfolio of fund clients from day one and play a key role in delivering exceptional fund accounting services. In this position, you'll keep complex transactions moving, deepen your technical expertise in NAV production and fund accounting, and ensure critical regulatory and client deadlines are met with confidence and accuracy.

Working alongside some of the most respected professionals in the industry, you'll oversee the preparation and review of fund accounting deliverables, NAV calculations, investor reporting and financial information across a diverse client portfolio. You'll use industry-leading platforms, including PFS Paxus, to manage trade processing, pricing, corporate actions, investor dealing and reporting, while ensuring robust controls and high-quality output throughout.

Beyond client delivery, you'll lead and support a team of fund accountants, providing coaching, technical guidance and mentorship to help them thrive. You'll drive efficiency through automation, promote operational excellence and ensure services are delivered in line with established policies, procedures and controls. This is an opportunity to build strong client relationships, develop leadership capabilities and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Main Responsibilities 

• Own and manage a portfolio of fund clients, building trusted relationships with investment managers, administrators, auditors, custodians and other key stakeholders.
• Lead the delivery of NAV calculations, fund accounting outputs and investor reporting, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely completion of all client deliverables.
• Use PFS Paxus and other industry-leading tools to oversee trade processing, pricing, corporate actions, cash movements, investor dealing and fund reporting.
• Drive operational excellence by reviewing reconciliations, financial reporting and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with clients to understand their needs, resolve complex queries and provide an exceptional service experience.
• Take ownership of client deadlines and delivery calendars, ensuring work is prioritised effectively and completed to the highest standard.
• Mentor, develop and support a team of fund accounting professionals, providing technical guidance, coaching and constructive feedback.
• Lead audit and year-end processes, working collaboratively with auditors and other stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely completion.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance automation and increase efficiency across fund accounting operations.
• Act as the first point of escalation for client and operational matters, proactively identifying risks and driving effective solutions.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the business by identifying opportunities to expand services, strengthen client relationships and support sustainable growth.
• Champion Ocorian's values, policies and culture while fostering a collaborative, high-performing and engaged team environment.

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