SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT

SENIOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
Permanent Placement

Job Overview
The Senior Technical Consultant supervises and participates in the Key Valuation NAV Review Process. The key area of focus is the validation and publication of daily NAVs for the Luxembourg SICAVS and FCPs. This role involves shift work (4- 5 shifts per month from 1.00PM to 8.30PM). He/She will also participate and assist in the year end Audit reviews of the funds under administration.

Key responsibilities
Review of daily NAV information for the offshore product range, including funds domiciled in Luxembourg and the Cayman Islands
Completion of the NAV Validation and Fund price release process as directed
Review Daily process in line with procedures ensuring the accuracy of output and also confirming the integrity of all key applications used
Participate with peers in enhancing current process and implementing procedural improvements to reduce risks and improve efficiency
Review the different specific processes performed in Luxembourg for Performance Fees, Regulatory Tax calculation, Dividend distributions and Fund expenses
Ensure that all tools, checklists, procedures, etc are maintained for Fund launches, mergers, terminations, etc
Ensure that monthly revaluations are performed accurately and on a timely basis
Supervise and assist Junior Fund Accountants in their day to day tasks
Work closely with Project team to setup new funds, close funds etc
Work closely with Automation team to improve/review the existing processes
Act as back-up for colleagues when required
Assist the department in the successful completion of all fund audits ensuring all audit queries are dealt with timely and complete
Partner with Key stakeholders and develop good working relationships with the following:
UK Operations teams-The majority of Investment Administration operations are based in UK.
Fund Accounting Project, Reporting, Operations Control & Automation team
Compliance, Legal & Internal Audit teams
External - Auditors and Custodians


Experience and Qualifications
3 years higher education in accounting or economics and/or qualified or part-qualified accountant (i.e. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.)
Minimum 4 to 6 years experience of the fund management industry preferably working in a fund accounting or similar fund administration role.
Strong analytical skills
Strong organisational and planning skills, capable of working to tight deadlines
Strong problem solving and decision making skills,
Autonomous but also a good team player
Good communication and organisational skills
Results oriented, rigorous
Proficient in English (spoken and written), good level of French would be an additional benefit
Strong PC skills particularly Microsoft Excel plus knowledge of Invest One preferred
Pooling knowledge is an advantage

If you wish to apply for this position, please send your resume in(word format ) to e.stein@kelly-services.lu