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Aberdeen plc is one of Europes largest investment companies and we are built on a long-standing culture of caring about the future and making a positive impact. Together we invest for a better future. We do it to make a difference to the lives of our clients and customers our employees society and our shareholders. Our business is structured around three distinct areas focused on our clients changing needs.
Aberdeen Investments a leading investment management business looking after 368bn of assets for Institutional Wholesale and Insurance clients
Aberdeen Adviser one of the UKs largest providers of platform services to financial advisers with 75bn in assets across our Wrap and Elevate platforms
interactive investor the UKs most trusted investment platform for individual investors with 430000 customers who have invested almost 75bn with us
Our strategy is to build a vibrant and value-creating purpose-led organisation with the current and future needs of our stakeholders at the heart of all we do.
About the Role
This an important role within Finance Operations which will report directly to the Billing Manager. As a Billing Oversight Associate the role holder is responsible for the oversight of the invoicing process across the Aberdeen Group. The role offers significant variety and opportunity to continually develop and transform the existingprocesses.
Key Responsibilities
Oversight of third-party billing processes:
Review of Complex base fee invoicing for our strategic partner client
Review of Performance Fee invoicing
Investment Management Agreement review and approval
Invoice sample checking
Controls testing to ensure appropriate and robust controls are in place to manage risk
Review and approval of journal postings
Revenue related analytics and general ledger reconciliations:
Month end revenue analytical review
General ledger reconciliations
Assist with audit requests:
Assist with answering audit queries
Manage key stakeholders:
Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships such as Client Management Team
Project support:
Assist with projects and strategic initiatives as required
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Relevant billing experience within investment management or a financial services environment
Proficiency in financial systems and ERPs (e.g. Oracle)
Excellent understanding of Investment Management Agreements and their fee calculations including Performance Fees
Experience assessing and implementing controls to manage risk
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to handle large datasets and complex models
Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and clients
Reconciliations experience is preferable
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and are happy to provide adjustments to the recruitment process to support candidates.
Our benefits
Theres more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn get involved and be supported.
When you join us your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days annual leave a 16% employer pension contribution a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable) private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits including gym discounts season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefitshere.
Our business
Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas our vectors of growth focused on our clients changing needs. You can find out more about what we dohere.
An inclusive way of working:
Whatever way you like to work if you have the talent and commitment to join our team wed like to hear from you.
At Aberdeen weve adopted a blended working approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles their teams our clients and our business. An inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive our actions is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements for example because you are neurodivergent or have a physical sensory cognitive mental visible or invisible disability please let us know and well be happy to help.
Required Experience:
IC
Full-Time