Assistant Manager Fund Accounting

Vistra•Guernsey, WY

About The Position

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting Reporting to the Associate Director Funds, this full-time and permanent position is based in our Guernsey office, allowing you to make a significant impact on our Funds business and its’ growth. Purpose of Role: The Assistant Manager – Fund Accounting will support the management and oversight of a portfolio of alternative investment fund structures, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards and Guernsey regulatory requirements. The role combines strong technical accounting expertise with people supervision, client relationship management and operational oversight. The post holder will act as a key escalation point for complex matters, contribute to service delivery excellence and support the development of junior team members, while working closely with Managers and Senior Managers to meet client and business objectives.

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of fund accounting and financial reporting within an alternative investment environment
Experience reviewing financial statements prepared under IFRS, FRS 102 and/or US GAAP
Working knowledge of Guernsey legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to investment funds
Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads and deliver high quality outputs in a fast paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a proactive and solution focused mindset
Demonstrated people supervision or mentoring experience, with the ability to lead by example
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a client focused approach
4–6 years’ experience in fund accounting or a related financial services environment, with exposure to alternative investment structures
Prior experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff or offshore staff and supporting their development
Professionally qualified or studying towards a recognised qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Responsibilities

Support the preparation, review and finalisation of financial statements for a range of fund structures, ensuring compliance with IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP and internal policies and procedures
Act as a key point of contact for clients, auditors and other third parties, managing day to day queries and escalations professionally and efficiently
Review accounting deliverables prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to agreed deadlines
Liaise with auditors to coordinate audits, resolve queries and ensure timely completion and sign off of financial statements
Ensure compliance with Guernsey regulatory, legal and governance requirements, including GFSC standards and internal controls
Oversee the production and maintenance of comprehensive accounting working papers to support audit and regulatory review processes
Assist with workflow planning and resource allocation to support efficient delivery across the fund accounting team
Support the onboarding of new fund structures and clients, including review of accounting set ups and processes
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancement, automation and standardisation of fund accounting activities
Provide guidance, coaching and on the job training to junior team members, supporting their technical and professional development
Present financial information at Board or committee meetings where required and assist in addressing accounting or audit related matters
Maintain up to date knowledge of accounting standards, industry developments and Guernsey regulatory requirements relevant to fund accounting