Senior Fund Accountant: PSS at Curo Funds Service

Role purpose

• The Senior Fund Accountant for the Price Source & Scrubbing team focuses on the performance of controls to ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency relating to instrument pricing. This role involves managing daily pricing processes, validating pricing sources, and collaborating with various departments to meet reporting deadlines and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

NAV Calculation:

• Support the accurate calculation of daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Values (NAVs) by providing reliable pricing data.
• Collaborate with the NAV calculation team to address any pricing-related discrepancies.
• Verify and reconcile pricing data with fund holdings and other financial information.

Pricing Data Management:

• Oversee the daily collection, validation, and scrubbing of pricing data from various sources.
• Apply knowledge of financial instruments to ensure that securities are correctly valued
• Monitor and execute instructions and queries relating to instrument valuation (include all instrument types, different vendors)   
• Apply exposure to vendor systems to source instrument information for valuation
• Investigate and resolve any pricing issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards for pricing and valuation.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Monitor changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to pricing processes.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing and scrubbing processes.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to improve workflows.
• Develop and maintain pricing procedures and documentation.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Foster existing business relationships to ensure effective and efficient delivery, working with compliance, and operations teams to gather necessary data and insights.
• Maintain relationships with pricing vendors and data providers to ensure timely and accurate data feeds.
• Collaborate with external service providers, such as custodians and transfer agents, to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations as required.
• Provide support, training, and mentorship to junior fund accountants.

Ad-Hoc Tasks:

• Perform ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks as requested by clients or management.
• Ensure ad-hoc requests are handled efficiently and accurately.

Job Requirements

Competencies

• Adaptability & Resilience: The ability to be flexible and work effectively in a variety of changing situations, environments, and with diverse individuals and groups.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to thoroughly focus on the finer aspects of a task, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality in their work.
• Client Focus: The ability to prioritise and address the needs and expectations of clients or customers, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering long-term relationships.
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey information, ideas, and expectations through various channels, while also listening actively and understanding others' perspectives.
• Numerical Skills: The ability to understand, interpret, and work with numbers effectively.
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: The ability to identify problems, brainstorm and analyse answers, and implement the best solutions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with others, both within a team and across teams or departments, to achieve shared goals
• Time Management: The ability to effectively manages time and resources to meet deadlines; prioritises tasks based on importance and urgency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 - 4 year’s related experience, with specific experience in pricing and valuation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and pricing methodologies.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.