Client Service & Fund Accounting Team Supervisor (Alternative Investments)

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Supervisor in Client Service & Fund Accounting (Alternative Investments)

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Supervisor in Client Service and Fund Accounting to join our Alternative Investments department in the Client Service and Fund Accounting Team. In this role you will be working closely with Team Leader and manage a team of a few financial professionals. You’ll take part in preparation and review of the NAV reporting package. You will be a part of the unique team which has insight into end-to-end process and contributes to production of final deliverables for the clients. As a people manager, Supervisor will assist in motivating, giving instruction and monitoring of performance of colleagues in the team.

Some of the key responsibilities include:  

• Preparation and/or review of monthly/quarterly/annual deliverables such as Net Asset Value reporting pack (scope of work includes mix or selected tasks).
• Monitoring and review fund’s activities in the accounting system.  

• Independent review of work prepared by team members ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of deliverables.
• Supporting team leader in communication with clients and external auditors on a regular basis.
• Ensuring timely and accurate responses to any queries.
• Developing and maintaining strong familiarity with accounting standards (i.e. Lux GAAP).
• Coaching and developing team members, providing feedback via periodic meetings and engage in the performance appraisal process.
• Promotion of positive team atmosphere through leadership, effective communication and professionalism.
• Assisting in special projects to improve efficiency, quality and accuracy of work performed by the team.
• Ensuring adherence to all established procedures, best practices and internal controls.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in accounting / financial reporting / finance related area.
• Primary degree in a finance or accounting related discipline, and/or equivalent work experience is an asset.
• A strong understanding of accounting practices and standards.
• Highly organized, detail orientated and self-motivated.
• Pro-active, mature and able to work with respect to the previously agreed timeline.
• An entrepreneurial spirit who is confident working with limited direct supervision.
• Strong experience in managing, mentoring and coaching staff.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Computer literate with strong Excel skills.
• Fluency in English.

What we offer:

• To encourage cultural awareness and philanthropy, BBHers have 1 Culture Celebration Day and 1 Community Service Day in addition to their paid standard vacation allowance
• Contracts for an indefinite period, from day one
• Private medical care
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - offering independent and confidential counselling services for you and your family. You can get support for topics including family, marriage and relationships, finances, and legal issues.
• Professional trainings and qualification support
• Wellbeing Program
• Online Social Fund benefit platform
• Social, sport and integration events
• Onboarding Program for new hires

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective