Head of Finance

Our client is an FCA-regulated impact investment manager providing financing solutions to financial institutions serving small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging and underserved markets.

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the finance function across the investment funds, investment-management entities and related companies. The role oversees fund and corporate accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, regulatory reporting and financial controls. The Head of Finance works closely with senior management, Investments, Risk and Compliance, Operations and Investor Relations, while managing relationships with fund administrators, auditors, banks, accountants, tax advisers and other service providers.

• Oversee fund accounting, monthly net asset value calculations, reconciliations, valuations and provisions.
• Review and approve financial information produced by the fund administrator.
• Oversee annual fund financial statements and external audits.
• Ensure portfolio and accounting records are complete, accurate and appropriately reconciled.
• Review financial information used in investor and committee reporting.

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for the investment manager and related entities.
• Manage monthly management accounts, balance-sheet reconciliations, payments and intercompany balances.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and report material variances.
• Oversee payroll and employee-benefit administration from a finance perspective.

• Manage cash-flow forecasting, liquidity and treasury requirements.
• Ensure sufficient cash is available in the appropriate currencies to meet obligations.
• Monitor foreign-exchange exposure and oversee approved hedging transactions.
• Manage banking relationships, mandates and payment controls.

• Lead annual audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests and findings.
• Oversee statutory accounts, tax filings and company-secretarial requirements.
• Work with Risk and Compliance to meet applicable financial and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Maintain an effective financial-control environment, including appropriate approvals and segregation of duties.
• Escalate material reporting errors, control weaknesses or compliance concerns promptly.

• Lead, manage and develop the finance team.
• Oversee fund administrators, external accountants, auditors, tax advisers and other finance service providers.
• Monitor outsourced activities, service levels and reporting deadlines.
• Improve finance systems, processes, controls and reporting tools.
• Provide financial advice and analysis to senior management, the Board and relevant committees.

• Recognised professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CA(SA), CIMA or equivalent.
• Significant post-qualification experience in investment management, financial services, fund accounting or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, treasury and financial controls.
• Experience overseeing fund net asset values, audits and external finance service providers.
• Strong cash-flow forecasting, liquidity-management and analytical capabilities.
• Experience presenting financial information to senior management, Boards or committees.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with in an FCA-regulated investment manager or alternative investment fund manager.
• Experience in private credit, trade finance, asset-backed lending or emerging markets.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
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