Full job description We are partnering with a leading global investment management organisation undergoing a major transformation programme across its investment operations and accounting landscape.
They are seeking a highly technical Investment Accounting SME with deep expertise across IBOR-driven accounting, investment data, cash forecasting and accounting methodologies. This role will play a key part in a strategic programme focused on the enhancement and optimisation of investment accounting and operating model processes.
This is not a traditional operations role. The successful consultant will need a very strong understanding of how the underlying components of an IBOR platform interact to produce investment accounting outputs, cash positions, estimates, accruals and performance-related data.
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HYBRID WORKING - London
Responsibilities *Act as the senior SME across Investment Accounting, IBOR data structures and accounting methodologies
*Analyse and interpret how accounting, cash and investment data is generated across complex investment portfolios
*Support the design and enhancement of investment accounting operating models, controls and processes
*Provide expertise on accounting treatments, valuation impacts and financial instrument behaviour
*Work closely with Operations, Finance, Technology, Change and Data teams on strategic initiatives
*Contribute to the definition and implementation of future-state accounting and investment data processes
*Investigate and resolve complex accounting, reconciliation and month-end related issues
*Support accounting and investment data forecasting, estimation and cash projection activities
*Provide guidance on transaction lifecycle impacts across investment products and portfolios
*Work within large-scale transformation and change initiatives across investment operations environments
Experience *Strong background within Investment Accounting, Fund Accounting, Investment Operations or Investment Data environments
*Extensive experience working within Asset Management, Investment Management, Custody or Fund Administration
*Deep understanding of IBOR platforms and how underlying accounting and investment data is constructed
*Proven knowledge of US GAAP, Local GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
*Strong understanding of accounting impacts across complex financial instruments
*Experience supporting month-end close, accounting book management and reconciliation processes
*Strong knowledge of investment transaction processing and lifecycle events
*Understanding of tax impacts, lot accounting methodologies and portfolio accounting structures
*Experience working on strategic transformation or operating model change programmes
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience with any of the following would be highly advantageous:
*IBOR / ABOR platforms
*Investment accounting transformation programmes
*Performance and valuation data flows
*Data lineage and accounting data architecture
*Front-to-back investment operations processes
*Large-scale operating model or platform migrations