1 Performs detailed 1st review of interim and annual financial statements and quarterly Schedule of Investments 2 Review accuracy and reasonability of financial statements disclosures 3 Verify crosschecks and calculations 4 Provide financial statements preparation guidance to Associates by providing and walking through review comments 5 Follow all procedures regarding financial statements review and sign off on all required checklists 6 Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on experience and changes to regulatory requirements funds and clients 7 Prepares more complex interim and annual shareholder reports and Schedule of Investments 8 Perform planning procedures in order to identify any issues prior to the reporting cycle commencing discuss with Manager and work with applicable parties to resolve 9 Coordinate the receipt of reports extracts and other information from Fund Accounting Reporting and Compliance Client etc 10 Perform a detailed review of the general ledger balances identifying issues and initiating the resolution of those issues with applicable parties 11 Ensure the accuracy and reasonability of amounts disclosed in the financial statements 12 Calculate certain financial statements disclosures based on Regulatory requirements as applicable 13 Follow all procedures regarding financial statements preparation and sign off on all required checklists Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on knowledge and experience obtained during preparation process 14 Ensure adherence to the production calendar or promptly communicate changes thereto to all concerned parties 15 Communicate and coordinate the distribution of all drafts of the financial statements to all external and internal parties 16 Assist Associates in the resolution of issues 17 Train Associates and new employees on financial statements preparation group procedures Regulatory and GAAP requirements Financial Reporting Platforms and all applicable system applications Information Classification General 18 Supervise Specialists to ensure that prework is prepared in a timely manner and reviewed for completeness and accuracy 19 Work with clients and auditors to coordinate and analyze all financial statements comments 20 Review comments for accuracy and discuss resolution of comments with clients and auditors 21 Perform other special projects or tasks assigned Prior Fund Accounting and or Financial Reporting experience preferred ACCA a plus Experience in managing team members and overall supervision of teams and client deliverables Strong computer skills advanced knowledge of Microsoft office Strong analytical skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong time project management skills ability to meet deadlines and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner