Company Description

Welcome to HIGHVERN. We are an award-winning provider of private wealth, fund and corporate administration services. 

Following the recent announcement of a strategic acquisition of OAK Fund Services Guernsey (subject to customary regulatory approvals), HIGHVERN is continuing to invest in its Guernsey funds platform. We are expanding our local team as we build further capability on the Island, underlining our long-term commitment to Guernsey as a leading international finance centre

 Key Accountabilities:

  • Ensure up to date and accurate book-keeping of all fund and corporate structures.
  • Delivery of financial statements, specialised investor and other reporting (varying complexity) within client / regulatory timescales.
  • Assist the team in optimizing use of our technology platform, including detailed input into capability in support of process efficiency, quality of output and proposition extension.
  • Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors.
  • Assist the team in maintaining book-keeping and accounting policies, procedures & controls that underpin service excellence and efficiency.
  • Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business in accordance with our streamlined approach.
  • Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle.
  • Assist with the maintenance and development of client and advisor relationships, demonstrating responsiveness, in depth knowledge of clients’ structures and market awareness.
  • Act as a mentor to more junior staff under the supervision of senior staff.
  • Line management responsibilities for junior members of staff.
  • Responsible in allocating work to junior staff members.
  • Co-ordinate all accounting matters for clients, including regular reporting and attendance to board meetings and shareholder meetings (where applicable).
  • Process and co-ordinate routine and complex fund accounting operations and accurate execution and recording of all related activities.
  • Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulations, providing challenge to these as appropriate to ensure efficiency of the business unit.
  • Act as a B signatory in respect of payment approvals.
  • Contribution to marketing and business development activity (some travel) and build a strong reputation through positive relations with external stakeholders.
  • Seek and secure follow on revenue opportunities in conjunction with the senior team.
  • Proactive raising of your and Highvern’s profile in industry, through social media, event attendance/participation, articles etc.

  Requirements:

  • Understanding of the requirements of quality client service.
  • We are seeking an established senior manager who is seeking to progress their career.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience and demonstrable experience of working in a funds environment at a similar level, and strong knowledge of associated accounts preparation.
  • Up to date and strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
  • Ability to demonstrate a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Deadline oriented; ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.
  • Sound technical financial services knowledge including up to date knowledge of regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Ability to deal with and motivate team to complete tasks independently.
  •  ACCA / ACA qualified.