1. Preparation of weekly/month end valuation report for senior management, which includes:
  • Valuation of portfolio (mostly observable inputs, e.g. broker statements, Bloomberg; understanding of different types of instruments and any potential valuation issues required)
  • Other reports (cashflow, various exposure reports)
  • Detailed graphical analysis

Report prepared from external records in Excel so good working knowledge (including charts tool) is essential. Need to be able to implement any changes as per management requirements or any changes in the composition of portfolio.

  1. Preparation of financial statements using Excel-Word workflow model (knowledge of how to link/update Excel tables into Word)

Knowledge of IFRS (specifically in relation to investments companies/funds), be able to interpret financial transactions and translate management financial information into the report in accordance with IFRS standards

Understanding of the audit process and ability to deal with the audit queries

  1. Ad hoc reporting