Senior Fund Accountant

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-driven finance professional with strong technical skills in Excel and SQL? Join a leading financial services company on a 4-month contract where you’ll play a vital role in reconciling operational and financial systems during a key period of departmental transformation. This is an opportunity to work with big data, sharpen your technical expertise, and add real value in a dynamic finance environment.

POSITION INFO:


Company and Job Description:

Our client, a well-established organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant (Operational Focus) to assist their finance team during a transitional phase. You will form part of a high-performing finance department and gain exposure to large-scale reconciliations and system integrations. This role offers a unique chance to apply your analytical, technical, and operational finance skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This opportunity is ideal for an EE candidate with strong attention to detail, a love for numbers, and proficiency in Excel and SQL. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your accuracy, communication skills, and initiative will directly contribute to the success of the business.

As the successful candidate you stand a chance to expand your technical finance experience, work with complex data systems, and contribute to an evolving business structure.


Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile operational systems to financial accounting systems.
• Prepare and post journals, ensuring correct debits and credits.
• Identify, analyse, and communicate variances across departments.
• Support the finance team with data analysis and operational reporting.

• BCom Degree (CIMA qualification advantageous).
• Previous experience in reconciliations, journal processing, and working with large data sets. Exposure to the insurance industry beneficial.
• Advanced Excel and SQL proficiency (experience with Great Plains advantageous).
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong communication skills.
• 4-month temporary role – start immediately.