The Role
The Senior Accountant - Investments is responsible for supporting the financial accounting, internal controls, budgeting, and financial reporting for the Company’s investment portfolio, including assuming responsibility for some areas. This role is also responsible for supporting projects to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of reporting requirements in an increasingly complex environment, including leading smaller projects or certain workstreams within larger projects. The role may have close interaction across multiple functional areas of the business and work with the wider Finance Team to add value across relevant business areas. The role provides opportunities to develop specific skillsets and to progress within a dynamic team.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Support the AVP, Controller – Investments in all aspects of monthly and quarterly investment portfolio reporting including, but not limited to, internal Management and Board reporting, external SEC reporting, GAAP and statutory reporting
- Primary review of standard monthly investment reporting packages and posting of journal entries
- Complete the periodic reconciliation of underlying investment data to general ledger and the analysis to support the valuation of the investment portfolio
- Preparation of monthly journal entries to account for the valuation and transactions relating to the Company’s Private Credit & Private Equity funds
- Complete periodic processes and internal controls to meet the requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) and monitor and enhance the SOX 404 environment to ensure an efficient and effective internal control environment
- Assist in the preparation of weekly investment analyses for senior management
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to provide support required to conduct audits
- Liaise with external investment accounting service provider with respect to the monthly close process, ensuring resolution of any identified issues, on an as needed basis
- Assist in the research and preparation of accounting memoranda supporting the US GAAP treatment for complex investment and derivative transactions
- Support the Global Finance function with strategic projects and initiatives, as needed
- Support the Global Finance function with respect to the quarterly close and financial reporting process, as needed
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- A University degree essential with emphasis on business, finance, or accounting
- Professional accounting designation required (e.g. CPA, CA, ACA)
- At least 2 years of Big Four audit experience, preferably with focus on investments or asset management engagements
- Experience with public companies and SOX 404 is advantageous
- Solid and demonstrable knowledge of US GAAP and experience of the specific working application of ASC 320, ASC 815, ASC 820, ASC 825
- Proven problem solving and analytical skills
- Proven ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and complete work in a methodical, thorough and organized manner
- Be an efficient and effective team member and participate fully to achieve team goals
- Excellent numerical skills and keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in the use of computer systems and applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger and other accounting sub-systems is advantageous