At Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP), we have reason to be confident. With circa £90.2* billion funds under management, SWIP is one of the leading asset management companies in the UK. Ongoing successful business development and the launch of new and innovative products, means our work force is growing.

About the job
Reporting to the CIS Financial Accounting Manager, this individual will ensure delivery of consistently accurate, timely and compliant financial statements for the OEIC & Unit Trust range of funds to customers.

What will you be doing?
 

• Undertake monitoring of processes and controls at our Third Party Outsourced Back Office Supplier, as instructed by the CIS Financial Accounting Manager, to ensure the delivery of consistently accurate, timely and compliant draft financial statements making sure issues are escalated in a timely manner and appropriate and timely remedial actions are taken, including changes to the level of monitoring.
• Undertake robust reviews of draft financial statements received from our Third Party Outsourced Back Office Supplier, as instructed by the CIS Financial Accounting Manager, and ensure any errors or omissions are identified and communicated back to the Third Party Supplier in a timely manner and reflected in the authorised financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements and Board reporting for Investment Trusts and Listed Private Equity Fund.
• Undertake responsibilities relating to the distribution of financial statements to customers in accordance with regulatory timescales.
• Where requested to do so, liaise with our Consultants during the audit of the funds’ financial statements ensuring timely resolution of audit queries.
• Implement agreed actions relating to control weaknesses identified by our Consultants within agreed timescales.
• Where requested to do so, ensure relevant changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements are implemented by our Third Party Supplier in a timely manner
• Produce timely and accurate KPI’s and Dashboards to monitor service levels from service providers and to clients.
• Ensure all identified controls for the function, including Sarbanes Oxley, are being consistently applied and any agreed actions to improve controls are implemented in a timely manner.
• Where required, undertake any projects or tasks as may be required from time to time by the CIS Financial Accounting Manager.
• Keep the CIS Financial Accounting Manager informed on a timely basis of issues and matters arising.
• Ensure best practice within the business, including ensuring procedure notes are in place and up to date for all processes, and initiate and deliver any change process which may be required.

What Skills/Experience will you need?
 

• Qualified or part qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge
• OEIC, Unit Trust, SICAV, Private Equity & Investment Trust accounting knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of current UK Regulations relating to Fund Management
• Influencing
• Team working
• Planning and control
• Self motivation
• Attention to detail

If you have the relevant skills and experience and are keen to join an organisation which prides itself in the quality of our people, our robust investment process and our proven track record in delivering results for our clients, then please apply below.
In return, SWIP offers a competitive salary with an excellent bonus structure and benefits.
 

If you are interested in this role, please apply online providing a covering letter outlining your background and suitability for the role, with an up-to-date CV.

*Source: SWIP 30.06.2008