Fund Accounting Oversight Manager

Fund Accounting Manager  

About Us 

At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client’s unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £273 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter. 

Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike. 

Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you’ll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you’re empowered to shape your development. 

We are looking for an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to join our fund accounting function, supporting a diverse portfolio of private market funds across real estate, infrastructure and carbon strategies. 
 

This is a broad and technically challenging role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timely delivery of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, alongside oversight of fund accounting operations and third-party service providers. 

A bit about the role: 

Reporting to the Head of Fund Accounting & Valuation, you’ll join our Fund Accounting and Valuations team and play an important role in maintaining a robust NAV review and control framework. Working closely with Fund Controllers, investment teams, delegates and other key stakeholders, you’ll help strengthen controls, improve processes and drive greater efficiency through technology and automation. 

• Review, validate and sign off standalone and consolidated NAVs on a monthly and quarterly basis. 

• Maintain and enhance the NAV review framework, ensuring robust controls and governance. 

• Manage and produce initial and ongoing due diligences for fund accounting and fund controller providers, as requested by the group and the regulators. This will include the preparation of the due diligence plan, as well as the preparation of the visit, doing due diligence sessions and prepare the final report. Report to the Supplier Oversight Committee. 

• Oversee fund administrators and other delegates, monitoring service quality, performance and compliance. 

• Perform more specialised accounting and reporting activities related to an investment fund or a group of funds such as journal entries, reconciliations and reporting, whilst ensuring compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/ IFRS), laws and regulations. 

• Lead initial and ongoing due diligence of fund accounting and fund controller providers. 

• Review complex accounting treatments, transactions and investment structures alongside Fund Controllers. 

• Prepare and present fund accounting and NAV reporting to relevant boards and governance committees. 

• Support financial statement production and external audits, ensuring queries and deliverables are managed effectively. 

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the smooth operation of funds and underlying structures. 

• Identify and escalate NAV discrepancies, operational risks and control issues. 

• Support regulatory, operational and technology change, including opportunities to improve efficiency through automation. 

What we’re looking for: 

• Strong experience in fund accounting, fund control or NAV oversight within asset or investment management. Good understanding of risk, controls and fund governance. 

• Experience across private markets, real assets or illiquid investment strategies. 

• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of complex fund structures and transactions. A relevant accounting or professional qualification would be advantageous. 

• Experience overseeing fund administrators, delegates or outsourced service providers.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge and escalate issues appropriately.

What you’ll get for this role:

• The salary band for this position ranges from €78,000 to €95,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity. 

• Pension Plan

• Health Insurance: DKV

• Bonus: Discretionary bonus

• Holidays: 29 days per year

• Sympass card

• Flexibility, Work from Home

• Life insurance
• Meal vouchers

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online but if you require an alternative method of applying, please email us at [email protected]. Please ensure that you have attached an up-to-date CV and/or updated your professional profile on Workday as we cannot progress your application without this. 

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