Fund Accountant

Application Closes: 16 June 2026

Role: Fund Accountant

Function: Chief Personal & Wealth Officer

Department: BOV Fund Services

Section: Finance Division

Reports to: Manager

Job Summary

Overall Purpose:

The Fund Accountant is responsible for maintaining comprehensive financial records for investment funds, including reconciling transactions, preparing financial statements, and compiling regulatory reports. This position plays a critical role in delivering reliable financial data that investors, regulators, and other stakeholders rely on to evaluate a fund’s performance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

The job holder will be responsible for:

• Pricing and/or verifying the Net Asset (NAV) of the Fund, posting, and reconciling daily financial transactions.
• Performing reconciliations between the Fund`s accounting records and custodians/brokers or other financial institutions to ensure accuracy.
• Tracking and accounting corporate events like stock splits, mergers, and acquisitions, and reflecting them appropriately in the Fund`s accounts.
• Preparing periodic financial statements, reports, and schedules in accordance with IFRS and regulatory standards together, including the MFSA Annual Fund return.
• Assisting with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and addressing auditor queries. 
• Compiling and submitting reports emanating from specific fund related regulations such as the AIFM Directive and ECB regulation (ECB/2024/17) on investment fund statistics.

In addition to the specific functions, management may assign more duties as required for the job from time to time.

Attitude

• Demonstrates high ethical standards, takes ownership of responsibilities, and ensures the accuracy and confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Anticipates potential issues, meets deadlines consistently, and maintains a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Fosters a positive team environment through effective cooperation with colleagues and stakeholders.

Required Criteria

Previous proven work experience of one year in the financial services field and be in possession of a minimum of 4 O’ Levels at Grade 5 or C or better including English Language (other financial services related MQF Level 3 and 4 equivalent or higher educational paths may be considered)

OR

An MQF Level 6 bachelor’s degree in accounting or Banking & Finance

In the shortlisting process, preference may be given to candidates meeting the first required criteria.

Desirable Criteria

Previous proven direct work experience in the Investments Fund Industry

In our process of shortlisting candidates for the vacancy, please note that preference may be given to candidates whose profiles best align with the duties and responsibilities of the role.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• This Position offers an attractive remuneration package
• Bank Holidays and additional vacation leave days over and above the statutory entitlement
• Free basic health insurance
• Relocation assistance and packages for expats joining the bank
• Accredited training programs from our BOV Learning Academy
• Study leave when employees decide to further their studies on part time basis
• Staff home loan rates for your dream home and other credit facilities at reduced interest rates
• Voluntary Occupation Pension Scheme (VOPS)
• Guarantee of working with an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE
• A budget dedicated to your children’s summer school costs

At BOV Group, we prioritise integrity, ethical behaviour and a strong work ethic. These principles form the foundation of the Bank’s core values: sustainability, excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion. All employees are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct & Ethics, which outlines the standards for professional and personal behaviour. Commitment to these principles is essential for maintaining the BOV Group’s reputation and ensuring a positive, productive work environment.

The Bank ensures a fair, transparent, consistent and non-discriminatory treatment of employees on the basis of gender, gender identity, race, colour, ethnic, or social origin, genetic features, language, religion, or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.