Our client is an asset manager based in central London. A multi strategy approach. Seeking an experienced fund accountant seeking a step-up in their career. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Fund Accountant/Controller to take ownership of fund accounting oversight, cost governance and financial control across a diverse fund range (UCITS, Cayman, Delaware, ETF’s and other vehicles).
This is a high-impact role sitting at the centre of the business, acting as the key link between administrators, auditors, product, distribution and senior leadership.
THE ROLE
Fund Accounting Oversight
* Oversee outsourced fund accounting across all vehicles

* Review and challenge NAVs, accruals and reporting

* Maintain robust governance and consistent accounting policies

Fund Costs & Commercial Control
* Own fund budgets, expense accruals and OCF/TER oversight

* Drive cost efficiency and manage service-provider fee arrangements

* Ensure expenses remain within prospectus and commercial parameters

Fees & Revenue
* Oversee expense payments and fee drawdowns

* Ensure timely, accurate fee collection and reconciliation

Audit & Reporting
* Lead year-end and interim audits

* Review financial statements and coordinate external stakeholders

Regulatory Cost Disclosure
* Oversee cost disclosures and OCF validation

* Ensure transparency and regulatory compliance

Product & Strategic Support
* Lead finance input into fund launches and new share classes

* Set fee structures and provide fund profitability analysis

Governance & Improvement
* Enhance oversight controls and reporting

* Drive automation and process improvement

* Act as SME on fund accounting and expense governance

REQUIREMENTS
* Strong experience in fund accounting oversight within asset management

*Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
* Very good understanding of UCITS and offshore fund structures

* Commercial mindset with strong cost and profitability focus

* Confident stakeholder manager with audit and regulatory experience

* Detail-oriented, proactive and improvement-driven