Investment Trust Accounting Senior Specialist

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity You will assist the financial reporting senior manager with oversight of the regular financial reporting for our investment trust and hedge fund range, including:

Oversight of financial board papers presented to the investment trust boards

Oversight of the statutory annual and six-monthly accounts prepared by the third-party administrators (TPAs) for the investment trust and hedge fund ranges

Working with other teams within JHI that provide services to the fund ranges in respect of financial reporting matters

Liaising with the auditors throughout the audit process

Dealing with any ad hoc financial queries and financial reporting requests;

Providing support to the wider investment trust and hedge fund teams

Presenting financial reports to the investment trust and hedge fund boards

Support launch/closure and corporate transaction projects for the fund ranges

Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

Generous Holiday policies

Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community

Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services

All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

Accounting knowledge of Investment Trust reporting framework, including the AIC SORP, hedge fund accounts, UK GAAP, IFRS and US GAAPStrong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish good working relationships with Stakeholders Analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to prioritise effectively

Enthusiastic, approachable and able to work well across team Ability to work independently and take responsibility of tasks and actions

Good working knowledge of Excel Ability to work with Copilot and embrace opportunities to embed AI within operating models

Nice to have skills ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Experience of role overseeing third party provider

Supervisory responsibilities

No

Potential for growth

Mentoring

Leadership development programs

Regular training

Career development services

Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you!

We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at  #LI-SH1 #LI-HYBRIDAnnual Bonus Opportunity:
Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance. Benefits:
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