We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with 7+ years of experience to manage and lead a team of accounting professionals (currently 7-member team) to review financial statements and other accounting reports for Private Equity clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in financial services and sound understanding of private equity operations, investment management, and financial markets. The ideal candidate should also possess excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of driving operational efficiency and excellence.

The Accounting Manager will oversee a team of experienced accountants and managers to ensure client financial data is reviewed for accuracy to the client prescribed methods and assures that deadlines are met. Candidate should have previous experience as a manager managing a team of accountants and accounting managers and possess extensive knowledge of general accounting practices and financial statements, specifically around investment funds. The role would require the following:

• Review client reports and financial statements for accuracy and completeness while meeting all internal and external reporting deadlines
• Manage of technical research and application of US GAAP to accounting issues pertaining to investment companies and issues occurring in the investments.
• Automate and document processes as needed.
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by management in support of the ongoing development of the client.
• Supervise employees to ensure quality and productivity

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

• Thought leadership and Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation / process improvements and implement changes to enhance team efficiency
• Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of overall strategy as well as operational delivery encompassing accounting review standards and best practices
• Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement
• Ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements

Operational Management

• Project Management: Oversee the review and delivery of financial statements and other accounting reports.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure adherence to US GAAP and IFRS; manage technical research.
• Client Service Delivery: Maintain high service levels and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Documentation: Ensure all accounting review activities are well-documented.
• Performance & Risk Management: Prepare and present performance and risk reports.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve technical and disclosure issues.
• Escalation Management: Escalate issues at the right time and level.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

People Leadership

• Team Management: Provide guidance and support to the accounting team; foster a high-performance culture.
• Supervise employees to ensure quality and productivity.
• Ability to lead a medium-sized team.
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.

Governance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate risks in performance and reporting.
• Escalation Management (also relevant here for risk control).
• Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions.
• Manage technical research and application of US GAAP to accounting issues.

*The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

• Experience & Personal Attributes

Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant / Master s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations within the financial services industry, with at least 3 years managing teams of size more than 4 members.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to lead a medium-sized team
• Support senior leadership in adoption and execution of accounting review standards and best practices.
• Ability to analyse, resolve and document problems and resolutions.
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Continuous improvement focus, with the ability to identify risks, cost efficiencies, and operational improvements.
• Ability to effectively liaise with senior-level stakeholders to communicate issues, risks, and solutions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Self-driven and motivated with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.