Purpose of the Job
As Manager, Accounting (Private Equity & Real Estate), you will lead the delivery of high-quality accounting services across a portfolio of clients and client entities, ensuring an exceptional client experience and consistent service excellence. You will oversee and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing leadership, technical guidance, and support to foster a high-performing and collaborative culture.
Working closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of accounting and fund accounting services, driving operational efficiency, promoting process automation, and ensuring compliance with Ocorian's policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. You will also act as a key escalation point for client matters, helping to build trusted relationships and deliver positive outcomes for both clients and the business.
Main Responsibilities
- Be the trusted partner for a portfolio of Private Equity and Real Estate clients, building strong relationships and delivering an outstanding client experience.
- Take ownership of fund accounting and reporting activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with clients, auditors, and internal teams to provide seamless service and practical solutions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a talented team, creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and thrive.
- Balance priorities effectively, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high standards and supporting team wellbeing.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying smarter ways of working and embracing innovation and technology.
- Proactively manage risks, resolve challenges, and act as a trusted escalation point for clients and colleagues.
- Contribute to the growth of the business by strengthening client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value.
- Lead with integrity, accountability, and professionalism, while championing Ocorian's collaborative and inclusive culture.
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- ACCA/ACA fully qualified.
- Finance Industry and or Accounting/Auditing experience with exposure to Global Businesses.
- At least 7 years’ post qualification experience
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Knowledge and experience of Fund accounting PE / RE Funds is a must and Fund Administration is desirable.
- Proven knowledge of PE and RE Fund accounting and reporting, waterfall calculations and IFRS
- Strong IT skills with proven working knowledge of Paxus, eFront as well, as of advanced Excel is must.
- Strong knowledge of dedicated fund accounting software like PAXUS and EFRONT and willingness to learn and master them as well as Value Financials software.
- Proven people management/ supervisory skills with at least 3 years of experience at management level
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:
- We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
- We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
- We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
- We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
- We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected].
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.