Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist

Job Description

Job title: Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist

Company: M&G

Job description: At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities. To help us achieve our vision we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

The Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist will play a key role in a centralised function for Investment Accounting across the various M&G fund ranges, including Alternative and Complex Funds. This team is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of ledger data, providing analytical and regulatory reporting, technical guidance and supporting business change. Linking with other oversight teams to ensure there is consistent and risk based approach across all funds. This will be part of the Investment Accounting Oversight Team and will work closely with many functions within M&G and third party suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

The Specialist position is initially to help with the establishment of the NAV oversight function for the in scope M&G fund ranges, by building upon the framework and principles set out by the initial working group. The individual will work to implement the agreed oversight checks and make sure procedures and controls are documented. They will also provide analytical and technical support to the wider Investment Accounting Oversight Team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review and investigation of highlighted NAV exceptions and their components
• Maintenance of key relationships such as Third-Party Administrators, Data Management etc
• Analysis of emerging trends and issues
• Further develop the oversight framework
• Ensure that all controls and procedures are documented up to date.

You will have:

• Technical experience of the pricing and workings of Investment Funds
• Previous experience within a NAV oversight function within Financial Services
• Experience in setting up new processes and procedures
• Be able to deliver results in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness to learn through practical application
• Experience of different assets types and valuation methodologies
• Accountant by qualification or experience

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

Expected salary:

Location: Edinburgh

Job date: Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:06:07 GMT

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