Senior Fund Accountant
Company Description
Welcome to HIGHVERN. We are an award-winning provider of private wealth, fund and corporate administration services.
Following the recent announcement of a strategic acquisition of OAK Fund Services Guernsey (subject to customary regulatory approvals), HIGHVERN is continuing to invest in its Guernsey funds platform. We are expanding our local team as we build further capability on the Island, underlining our long-term commitment to Guernsey as a leading international finance centre
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure up to date and accurate bookkeeping of all fund and corporate structures.
Preparation of bank reconciliations for a portfolio of clients, including analysis of cash payments and receipts.
An initial set-up of entity, investor and other data cards as required in the accounting system.
Preparation and proofing of statutory financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting within client / regulatory timescales.
Independently lead the client audit process.
Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors.
Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle.
Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Understanding of the requirements of quality client service.
Good knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
Ability to demonstrate a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Deadline oriented; ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.
Sound technical financial services knowledge including up to date knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements.
Ability to deal with tasks independently.
Studying towards ACCA / ACA or equivalent.
- Team
- Positions in Guernsey
- Location
- St. Peter Port, Guernsey
About Highvern
Highvern works across fund, corporate and private capital services.
We support alternative investment managers across private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and private debt, providing administration and regulated services throughout the fund lifecycle.
We also deliver corporate administration, accounting, governance and company secretarial services, alongside private capital services for families, entrepreneurs and family offices.
Our teams work collaboratively across disciplines, combining technology, expertise and sound judgement to deliver exceptional client service. We’re not trying to be everywhere, we focus on the markets our clients need us. From Jersey, Norway, Sweden, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, UK, Ireland and South Africa, our teams combine deep local knowledge with international capability.