Strong accounting / financial services / Private equity work experience or equivalent knowledge in NAV and audited financial statement delivery
Demonstrate through examples/evidence strong operations knowledge including secondary review & controls, risks & mitigation
Demonstrate through examples/evidence day-to-day team management, mentor/coach team members and share feedback
Demonstrate through examples/evidence team development, succession planning, talent mapping and escalation of issues
Good analytical, numerical and reasoning skills
Good time management and delegation skills
Approachable and able to promote teamwork through creative solutions
Self-starter with the ability to function independently in a fast-paced, dynamic and demanding environment
Intermediate proficiency of MS Office specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent spoken and written English and the ability to write business correspondence, independently address technical & non-technical issues, conduct knowledge share / training sessions, proactively troubleshoot and manage escalations, and work with global teams
Drive Productivity and Efficiency – good understanding of tools and applications. Able to implement change with great efficiency
Responsibilities
Manage the Private Equity Accounting group(s)
Conduct the performance management process, identify training and development needs, and establish performance standards for the relevant groups
Make staffing decisions and ensure resources are available to accomplish priorities
Act as key decision-maker for the salary review process
Manage and direct individuals within the relevant groups, usually through relevant direct reports
Participate in developing/provides input and support to the strategic plan and budget management process
Provide additional leadership support within large specialized groups
Ensure adequate training/cross training is provided to all employees, identify training and development needs, and establish performance standards for the team
Conduct 1:1s and performance appraisals, effectively and efficiently manage direct reports and team through the "employee journey"
Support employees in their individual career aspirations, involving growth in current team or movement to another functional area
Demonstrate a fair and equitable approach in recognizing, rewarding and developing each individual
Create and foster an inclusive environment where team members interact with trust, respect and a shared sense of purpose and collective impact
Understand operational risk and how to mitigate it
Generate efficiencies within the team and effective utilization of resources