Fund Accountant

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people‑focused organization that encourages and recognizes employee development as a critical component in the provision of excellent client service.

An open, collaborative and detail‑oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Position Description

The Supervisor, Fund Accounting will be a core part of a team in a high‑growth area of SEI. This individual will be responsible for maintaining and reviewing the accounting books and records of the funds in the team, including the calculation of the Net Asset Value, preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting in addition to forging strong internal relationships within their team and with clients.

What you’ll do

• Ensure that the review of the Fund’s NAV is accurate and delivered on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the review of expense schedules, income calculations, capital activity calculations and fund fee calculations.
• Ensure the established controls are maintained and followed during the NAV production cycle.
• Participate and lead in the preparation and readiness for new Fund launches within your team.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for clients on fund accounting matters pertaining to NAV production.
• Build a strong relationship within your team and with your clients through a conscientious approach to query management and problem resolution.
• Build a strong relationship with all SEI teams and third‑party stakeholders in the NAV production cycle.
• Build strong product knowledge through exposure to complex Fund structures and financial instruments.
• Supervise, train, coach and mentor analysts on core tasks, systems processing/reporting and procedures.
• Participate in department initiatives and group projects as appropriate.
• Provide input and feedback regarding employees’ ongoing performance, development and performance appraisals.

What you bring to the table

• 4+ years of experience in fund operations with experience in alternative funds; some experience in private markets is preferable.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, build positive working relationships across the board, take responsibility for assigned work and help peers and managers.
• ACCA qualification preferable but not essential.
• Effective and confident communication, both written and oral.
• Experience with analysis of the trial balance, general ledger entries and, at a minimum, basic management and performance fee calculations.
• Experience working on funds with closed‑ended structures.
• Experience reviewing Limited Partnership Agreements, OMs and fee agreements.
• Third‑level qualification in finance or business (desirable).

Attributes we value

• Excellent interpersonal and customer‑service skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Energy, accountability and drive.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is essential.
• Team player with a positive 'can‑do' attitude and excellent problem‑solving skills.

Benefits you can expect

Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years; pension scheme; tax‑saver travel benefits; bike‑to‑work scheme; on‑site gym with fitness classes and 1:1 PT sessions; club supplement; education assistance; competitive family & annual leave entitlements as well as 2 paid volunteer days per year; life assurance; annual employee share participation scheme.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work‑life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.