Join Alfred Berg as Fund Accounting Manager
Alfred Berg was established in 1863 and is today a pure Nordic asset manager. We are one of the most competent management environments for Nordic fixed income and Nordic equities. Total capital of NOK 280 billion is currently managed by our Nordic asset management teams. We are 72 employees, of which 12 work in Stockholm and 60 work at the head office in Oslo. Over the past few years, we have expanded our product range to more than 58 funds, which is possible because we are innovative and put the customer first. We are one of the fastest growing asset managers in Norway and Sweden and we want you to join us on our further journey. Alfred Berg is BNP Paribas’s Nordic manager and brand for Nordic funds and management. Alfred Berg is owned by employees of the company and by BNP Paribas Asset Management. The workplace will be in either Oslo or Stockholm depending on your preference.
The role: Fund Accounting Manager
We are seeking a skilled and engaged professional to take responsibility for our Fund Accounting team. This small but essential team plays a key role in reporting and follow-up for both Norwegian and Swedish funds.
As manager you will guide and support two team members (one in Oslo and one in Stockholm) while also leading system optimization, automation, and process improvement. You will also be apart of the routine tasks as reporting and reconciliation of funds together with the team members. This is a hands-on management role ideal for someone with a strong background in fund accounting and a genuine interest in technology and efficiency.
Your tasks
- Manage the Fund Accounting team
- Personnel responsibilities such as employee development
- Contact and follow-up with the auditor
- Follow-up and lead further development of accounting processes
- Prepare half-yearly and annual reports
- Timely reporting to public authorities, large institutional clients and management
- Stay up to date on regulations and lead implementation as needed
- Accounting reconciliations of funds
- Ad-hoc reporting/analysis as needed
Your qualifications
- Relevant experience in fund accounting from the securities industry, preferable at least 5 years of experience
- Academic background in finance, accounting, economics or IT
- Strong system understanding and ability to learn and adapt quickly
- Advanced skills in MS Excel
- Expertise with tools such as Phyton, SQL, Power BI or similar
- Solid knowledge of written and spoken English and a Nordic language, as our business language is Norwegian, Swedish and English
Who are you
You are structured, analytical, and proactive. You have a keen eye for details and a deep understanding of numbers – but you also see the big picture. You are a natural problem-solver who enjoys improving the way things work.
As a manger, you are empathic, motivational, and communicate with clarity. You are a team player who thrives in a collaborative, international environment and approaches your work with integrity and curiosity.
We offer
At Alfred Berg, you participate in a varied range of tasks and stimulating projects. We work in a dynamic environment, characterized by an international context and collaboration between colleagues in different departments. We have a flat organizational structure, fostering a workplace where people of all backgrounds feel welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed. As an employee, you will get particularly good insurance and pension terms and take part in a bonus scheme. You can look forward to social events and new facilities at Hovslagargatan 3 in Stockholm or Aker Brygge in Oslo.
Application Process:
Register your application on our recruitment page B.Welcome.
The application deadline is 25. April 2025.
We look forward to hearing from you.
