Job Description

We are looking for an individual with previous fund accounting experience to take on reporting and control responsibilities. The role is integral to the financial reporting and operations for our infrastructure funds.

The main responsibilities for the position include:

• Working closely with the Portfolio Directors, Auditors and the wider InfraRed business as required to support timely preparation, review and lodgment of the annual statutory accounts;
• Quarter and year end close processes
• Ensure the preparation and submission of overseas VAT and other tax returns
• Co-ordinate any internal audit processes and the Quarterly Internal Control Certification process.
• Undertake and monitor requirements on a deal by deal / currency by currency basis
• Prepare weekly payment runs in line with fund requirements, including ensuring accurate coding of funds flow for payments through complex funding structures
• Prepare and review documentation to ensure payments are approved and processed in a timely manner
• Weekly updating of fund forecast cash flows and requirements
• Invoice preparation and management
• Facility utilizations, repayments and associated management, including letters of credit
• Monitoring cash transfers between fund and project bank accounts to ensure compliance with finance agreements
• Assist with the establishment of bank accounts in line with business policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hold a relevant professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA or ACA). We will also consider candidates that are working towards a professional accounting qualification that can demonstrate they have the relevant level of experience
• Experience of fund accounting desirable
• Competent with Word, Excel and 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
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal