Fund Accountant

About Utmost International
Utmost International is a leading provider of insurance-based wealth solutions operating across the UK, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. Its solutions are largely based on unit-linked insurance policies, serving the needs of affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals.

On a proforma basis at HY 2024, Utmost International manages £103.5bn of assets under administration on behalf of approximately 200,000 policyholders.

About Utmost Luxembourg S.A.
Sitting at the crossroads of private banking, asset management, and insurance, we operate in a well-established and fast-growing division of the financial services industry. Our dynamic international team of 450+ experienced wealth structuring specialists, subject-matter and technical experts consists of 50 different nationalities, speaking over 30 languages.

We are a diverse and inclusive organisation driven by a values-based culture that promotes excellence, ambition, and innovation. We invest in talented teams who develop their expertise, curated through support and training, and fostered through a people centred culture. Our people truly are our greatest asset

Your role – Are you ready for a challenge?

The Fund Accountant is responsible to administer the portfolios of unit-linked funds deposited within the various custodian banks.

Your Responsibilities Will Be As Follows

• The calculation of Net Asset Valuations for the portfolios of unit-linked funds.
• The execution of all controls in relation to the calculation of Net Asset Valuations including the cash & securities reconciliation, the analysis of variances, the reconciliation of units, etc…
• The relation with internal teams to make sure that all transactions in relation to unit-linked funds are booked accurately & timely.
• The communication with custodian banks in Luxembourg and abroad to make sure that reporting flows are optimally designed.
• The handling of all internal & external queries in relation to the portfolio of unit-linked funds.
• The fulfilment of regulatory requirements in relation to the portfolio of unit-linked funds such as EMIR reporting of derivatives, identification of major shareholding reporting, etc…

Your profile – Have you got what it takes to become our Fund Accountant?

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance or any other relevant field,
• An experience in fund accounting or in a similar position would be considered as an asset,
• An experience in a life insurance sector position would be considered as an asset,
• Pro-active, motivated and eager to learn and grow in fast paced working environment,
• Flexible, excellent team player and have a positive attitude towards problem solving issues,
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and able to work under tight deadlines,
• Demonstrate an analytical and rigorous approach as well as being client-service oriented,
• Team player, self-organized, open-minded and comfortable in an intercultural environment,
• Good command of the Microsoft office tools (especially excel),
• Fluency in English is mandatory (any additional European language would be considered as an advantage).

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, colour, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Given the sensitive nature of our business, industry sector and the role as described, the selected candidate is required to provide a criminal record (Bulletin n°3 for Luxembourgish residents). This excerpt will be kept by Utmost Luxembourg S.A. in compliance with article of the law of 23 July 2016 and for no longer than one month from the conclusion of the employment contract; otherwise, it will be destroyed without any undue delay should the candidate not be hired.
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