The Fund Administration team in Cobham are responsible for daily P&L reconciliation to trading estimates for applicable funds, provision of daily P&L, monthly NAV and daily/monthly valuation of a wide range of instruments across many global markets. The funds supported have clients located across the globe, who all demand a highly professional and client-focused approach.

Position Overview

• Responsible for the daily and monthly tasks around P&L production, reconciliation and NAV production, ensuring differences/issues are identified and resolved in a timely fashion and internal control standards and SAS 70 controls are adhered to.
• Act as key contact for relevant funds' audit, assist in the production of financial statements, manage the deliverable timetable and liaise with clients/auditors to meet the tight reporting deadlines.
• Act as a key client contact responsible for client accounts and be proactive in resolving client issues and escalate to relevant people/functions to meet the clients' needs.
• Be proactive in tackling complex tasks and problems.

 Principal Accountabilities45% Complete the daily accounting responsibilities for specific funds, complete daily controls and solving daily issues which arise in the P&L process.20% Month end tasks of independent valuation, exception reporting and Balance Sheet reconciliation.  Ensure all deadlines are met and procedures adhered to in order to produce a timely and accurate NAV for each fund.20% Valuations; Work with Valuation Team to gain an understanding of the specific pricing policies/requirements of fund and ensure that these are met5%  Identify and implement work process improvements with regards to efficiency and maintaining a strong control environment5%  Establish good working relationship with other departments in LaCrosse and with client representatives5%  Establish good working relationship with other departments in LaCrosse and with client representatives 

Required

• Degree in Finance, International Business, Accounting or related field
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong internal control orientation
• Strong team player, putting needs of team above personal preference
• Ability to work well with team members with different skills/knowledge levels and personality types
• Ability to meet deadlines on a consistent basis
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure

Preferred

• Ability to demonstrate initiative, innovation and resourcefulness
• Ability to adapt positively to a changing environment
• Experience of Fund Administration