Revenue Accountant

Investigo is partnering with a global asset manager to support with the growth of their Group Finance function. The established team in London is looking to bring on a Revenue Accountant to manage the private markets revenues, taking responsibility over the forecasting and reporting for the division.

This role would really suit somebody who is looking to join a growing business with an established brand. The team will look to build around this hire in the coming years so a chance to really make this role your own and develop your skills is absolutely available.

Duties will involve:

• Active involvement in monthly reporting and forecasting of revenue and related investor costs including full commentary and variance analysis as required by entities and group stakeholder
• Sensitivity analysis of management and performance on various factors for example markets, flows and fee rates
• Ensure Finance maintains as complete and accurate assets-under-management database as possible, liaising with other functions to improve process and records
• Forecasting commission's structure and liaison with Business Development on agreements and agreed sales information
• Contribution to the annual budget process and five year plan for revenue streams and associated financials
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reports to wider business and investment teams
• Assist in the production of the portfolio quarterly report for investors of subsidiary
• Authority to assist commercial directors on any park related matters.
• Liaising with outsourced providers to obtain park valuations.
• Calculate all fees (management, performance, other) due to group entities
• Record and communicate rebates and distribution charges to investors
• Prepare monthly revenue journals for group entities and cost centres (accrued income/sales invoices) for review
• Assist with ad hoc requests such as account analysis
• Using Revport (Revenue and Expense management solution), prepare all management fee invoices, rebate and distribution fee statements on a timely basis ensuring review and sign off are achieved
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of sales contracts/client agreements/rate cards, etc, maintained
• Provide technical accounting input to new revenue arrangements and corporate structures
• Provide oversight of externally managed subsidiaries and investments.

Experience required:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified / finalist
• Experience of asset management / real estate industry with involvement or understanding of fees, commission and principles of revenue recognition from clients and third parties
• Excellent grasp of general accounting fundamentals, double entry bookkeeping, accounts preparation and financial reporting
• Experience of working in a group/multi-business environment with multiple cost centres and clients
• Proactive and tenacious approach to work with confident to build networks across the divisions

For more information, please contact Cheryl Aust at Investigo London.