Investment Accountant

Working Relationships

The position reports to the Investment Support Team Leader. Other working relationships include all members of Family Office Client Support, FO, Dealing and Treasury, Banking and various external business contacts (Financial institutions).

This role will form part of the Investment Support team within our Operations unit and will be a back‑office supportive role supporting Client teams across the business. The individual must ensure a high quality and consistent client service delivery of tasks. The individual will assist in the execution of instructions and various investment accounting related tasks in an accurate manner and by respecting appropriate deadlines.

• Inputting non-automated investment transactions in our in-house integrated database systems
• Keeping line‑by‑line reporting and non‑automated clients investment accounting up to date
• Accounting and journal entries to be posted for conversions, capital calls and distributions
• Reconciliation of investment positions and working on reconciliation breaks
• Security and pricing set‑ups of quoted and unquoted investments on our in-house platform
• NAV calculations of private equities

• Appropriate degree or higher diploma and 5 to 8 years of experience in the financial industry would be an advantage
• STEP qualifications would be an advantage but at least a good understanding of basic information re Offshore Trust and Company and the relationship between Trust and Company, Trustee and Beneficiaries
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and modern financial accounting packages)
• Knowledge and understanding of double‑entry bookkeeping and multi‑currency accounting

• Investment accounting acumen
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities efficiently in a demanding environment
• Strong decision‑making skills
• Strong technical and conceptual skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, a high level of motivation and flexibility
• Excellent communication skills with the ability and maturity to deal effectively with all levels of staff and management within the Group, third‑party service providers such as asset managers and tax consultants, and with high powered (often demanding) clients
• Strong people management skills
• A strong client care / service orientation and attention to detail
• Deals responsibly with confidential information
• Displays a high level of professional integrity