financial reporting Accountant manager l hybridHedgeServ

Department Overview
HedgeServ's Financial Reporting department is expanding its operations to Manila, Philippines. This department works with some of the most complex hedge funds in the industry, collaborating with its clients to provide a unique technology driven service offering to deliver a streamlined financial reporting solution. The team provides expertise in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Luxembourg GAAP and local regulatory requirements, specifically for HedgeServ's strategic clients.
Job Description
The Financial Reporting Manager will be required to prepare financial statements across HedgeServ's strategic clients in compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS or Luxembourg GAAP under the supervision and guidance of a Financial Reporting Director. The Financial Reporting Manager will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements, whilst building relationships with Investment Managers and Auditors, as well as colleagues across multiple global offices.
Hybrid Working arrangements
May require spend time between working in the office and working from home.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:
Prepare or review financial statements including primary statements and all note disclosures ensuring they are drafted in accordance with:
the regulations of the fund domicile
the relevant GAAP of the Fund, primarily US GAAP, IFRS or Luxembourg GAAP
the constituting documents of the fund (prospectus / offering memorandum)
Investment Manager and/or Auditor instructions
Develop template financial statements utilizing both the HedgeServ Financial Reporting tool and using a third party bespoke financial reporting application
Co-ordinate and chair weekly call between the Auditors, Investment Manager and HedgeServ, tracking the status of the financial reporting project to agreed milestones on the timetable and resolving ad-hoc Investment Manager and Auditor queries in relation to GAAP or local regulations
Build a detailed personal knowledge of GAAP to understand the range of disclosures permissible under GAAP which best fit the ethos of the Investment Manager, and challenging the Auditors if required thereby adding value to the process from the Investment Manager's perspective
Build a detailed personal knowledge of regulations (e.g. AIFMD, UCITs, and CFTC) to understand the range of disclosures permissible under the legislation which best fit the ethos of the Investment Manager
Coordinate the year-end financial statement process and ensure all Investment Manager and Auditor queries on the financial statements are resolved in a timely manner
Research queries on GAAP and Regulations and prepare a summary memo for circulation to HedgeServ employees
General:
Ensure errors or problems are identified and investigated on a timely basis; provide guidance for solutions to resolve
Review the work of others and ensure all work is delivered on schedule to meet agreed timelines
Maintain positive relationships with business stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business graduate
A Certified Public Accountant
Extensive experience and understanding in US GAAP and/or IFRS or Luxemburg GAAP
With at least 6-7 years of experience in audit, fund administration or fund accounting in asset management and investment fund industry (experience in Big 4 audit firms is a plus)
Strong technical skills and attention to detail along with good knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to the funds industry
Skills Required
Excellent written and verbal and communication skills
Take ownership of designated tasks
Strong IT skills, proficient at MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and well organized
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently