Investment Accountant - Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited at Efinancialcareers

As a trusted part of the Finance team you will:
Prepare and maintain management accounts for multiple SPVs in accordance with FRS 102 and relevant statutory requirements.
Prepare annual financial statements and supporting schedules for SPVs, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting standards.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, and statutory requirements specific to SPVs.
Take ownership of SPV audit delivery, coordinating with external auditors, tax, governance and legal teams, and responding to audit requests on a timely basis
Proactively identify accounting judgements, risks or issues impacting SPV reporting or audit delivery, and work with the Financial Reporting Manager to resolve them.
Present financial statements and key accounting matters clearly and confidently at SPV board meetings to support directors' understanding and approval.
Monitor SPV cash flows, distributions and debt servicing obligations, supporting investment operations teams with accurate and timely financial information.
Completion of the monthly valuations template to report accurate financial positions, in support of the valuations process performed by the separate FinVal team.
Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances and loan positions between SPVs and the Scheme.
Support the maintenance of strong financial controls over SPV accounting processes and contribute to continuous improvement of reporting processes.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to SPVs.
Support the production and year end delivery of the Scheme Annual Report & Accounts (ARA) and Corporate financial statements.
Assist with the preparation, verification and review of working papers, disclosures and supporting analysis for Scheme and Corporate reporting.
Ensure outputs are accurate, well evidenced and compliant with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Work collaboratively with the Financial Reporting Manager and wider team to meet statutory and internal deadlines.
Contribute to ad hoc technical accounting projects, applying accounting knowledge to support business decision making and resolve reporting or structural issues.
Assess the accounting implications of transactions, structures or initiatives, identifying risks and presenting clear, well reasoned options and recommendations.
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will:
Have strong technical accounting expertise that can be drawn upon to support the business and support the wider team.
Be able to apply accounting standards pragmatically, exercising professional judgement and escalating issues appropriately.
Be capable of presenting clear, well structured analysis and solutions to the Financial Reporting Manager and other stakeholders.
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for deliverables across both SPV and Scheme reporting.
Be capable of working to tight deadlines across multiple reporting cycles, maintaining high standards of accuracy and control.
Proactively plans work, manages competing demands and communicates early when support, prioritisation or escalation is required.
Be able to balance Scheme and SPV priorities effectively while managing own workload independently.
Be able to explain technical accounting matters clearly and pragmatically, tailoring communication for different audiences.
Be comfortable interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, including auditors, tax, governance, investment operations and senior colleagues.
Build effective working relationships and contributes positively to a collaborative team environment.
Be proactive and inquisitive, seeking to understand the substance and impact of transactions and structures.
Be willing to chal

Investment Accountant - Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited

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