Interim Fund Finance Specialist - 12m FTC (London)

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Overview

We are recruiting for an Interim Fund Finance Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis to join the Fund Operations team with respect to oversight of the revenues & expenses for PIMCOs European Funds. This role can be based in either our Dublin or London office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the European Fund Treasury and Finance Function
• Oversight, co-ordination and review of fund budgets and payments (e.g. Directors fees, Management Fees, Org Fees)
• Oversight of invoice processing. Local point of contact and support
• Oversight and management of third-party vendors (administrators) related to the Funds
• Responding to internal and external fund finance queries
• Develop reports for Boards & Management on European Funds (including forecasting)
• Support Fund Launches and projects initiatives
• Manage a team member
• Manage various projects related to process improvements, procedures and systems development

Requirements

• Education university degree in accounting, business, economics or finance related field
• Qualified ACA/ACCA preferred, but not essential
• Relevant experience in Finance/Accounting from an Investment Firm, Fund Administrator or ManCo
• Mutual fund operation experience a benefit
• Strong project management skills
• Strong time management and prioritizing skills
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines
• Strong computer skill and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a high degree of expertise with Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft VBA/ Microsoft PowerBI / Oracle BI experience an advantage
• Attention to detail and constant focus on quality and client service
• Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Collaborative team player

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