What are the responsibilities and job description for the Expense Administration Senior Representative position at bbh?
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 an Expense Administration Senior Representative
Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting an Expense Administration Senior Representative who will join our team.
Expense Administration team is responsible for preparation, review and delivery of budgets, TER, VAT filing, fund events and any other reporting in accordance with accounting standards and clients’ expectations. The team has a client facing role and services clients from all around the world. The team utilizes newest technology solutions allowing for process automation and works closely with many internal departments and external stakeholders (management companies, investment managers and auditors) which gives a great opportunity to learn about investment funds and the way they operate.
In this role you will be responsible for preparation and review of the day-to-day provision of Expense Administration services. Working closely with the Expense Administration Supervisor you will perform tasks and ensure the timely and high-quality preparation of deliverables.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Preparation and review of monthly / quarterly deliverables i.e., budgets, TER, VAT filing, fund events and other reporting
Ensuring accuracy, timeliness and completeness of tasks in accordance with internal procedures and checklists
Responsibility for communication to clients / key stakeholders and direct manager
Cooperation with team member, assisting with new hires onboarding
Timely escalation of issues to direct manager and external vendor
Assisting in projects within Expense Administration Department including standardization and workload optimization to improve the efficiency, quality and accuracy of deliverables
What we offer:
2 additional days added to your holiday calendar for Culture Celebration and Community Service
Private medical care for you and your family
Life Insurance
Hybrid Working Opportunities
Professional trainings and qualification support
Thrive Wellbeing Program
Online benefit platform
Contracts for an indefinite period of time with no probation period
Desired Qualifications:
Primary degree in accounting / banking and finance / economics related discipline
Previous experience in expense administration, accounting or finance
Prior experience in investment funds industry will be an asset
Pro-active, mature and highly organized with attention to details and analytical skills
Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Excel
Fluency in English (min B2) and strong communication skills
What You Can Expect At BBH
If you join BBH you will a find collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.
At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.
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 debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.
