Job Description

Cash management, financing and treasury:

• Monitoring timely receipt of distributions from investments and assisting with cash analysis for semi-annual portfolio valuations, liaising with the wider team
• Preparing and reviewing documentation to ensure payment runs are approved and processed in a timely manner and in line with Company policy
• Updating of cash flow forecasts and identifying funding requirements for different entities
• Manage drawdowns and repayments of the fund’s revolving debt facility including compliance requirements
• Preparation of weekly cash plans for different entities within the group, including repayment of debt facility and execution of cash deposits
• Assisting with the establishment of bank accounts and incorporating new companies, including assisting with company secretary duties
• Preparation of dividend workings for entities in the group and related compliance measures
• Communicating with overseas offices and external parties to ensure timely distribution of funds from foreign entities
• Interaction with tax advisors in regards to tax compliance submissions

Assisting with the preparation of financial reporting:

• Preparation of cash books and accounting journals for group holding companies
• Quarterly interest accruals for different entities
• Interaction with external auditors and the wider InfraRed business, as required, to support timely preparation and audit of annual holding company accounts
• Preparation of holding company accounts under FRS 102
• Liaising with finance managers and where appropriate third-party service providers
• Maintain loan schedules to ensure principal and interest amounts are kept accurate and up to date
• Providing support for the preparation of quarterly reporting packs for the Board of Directors

Ad-hoc responsibility

• Assisting with the ongoing monitoring of acquisition expenditure and approval limits, including responsibility for keeping bid cost sheet up to date
• Prepare monthly director fee invoices for group entities
• Prepare intra group debt and equity funding where required
• Working with banks and other external parties to ensure KYC and other requirements are up to date for all the entities
• Working with the Fund Manager, Portfolio Director and wider InfraRed business to identify efficiencies, process improvements and provide information requests to the business
• Adhering to the Sustainability Policy incorporating sustainability into day-to-day practices to achieve long-term financial success for investors and meeting the requirements of the broader stakeholder group

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Some experience from a similar role with a financial services organization is preferred. Studying for a relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA or equivalent). Competent with Word, Excel & PowerPoint. Organized, able to priorities and meet tight deadlines. Willingness to learn and develop new skills/flexible ‘can do’ approach. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Experience within a fund accounting environment an advantage. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.