Senior Fund Accountant in Private Equity m/f

Company

For one of our clients, we are looking for a:

Senior Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Function

Due to continued growth, our client seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to help to further their business. Your role will encompass all facets of the calculation of net asset values on a variety of complex Private Equity funds. Working closely with account managers, your responsibilities will include:


• Monthly/Quarterly Reporting Pack preparation, which includes:
o Maintain the general ledger and various sub-ledgers
o Cash and Portfolio Reconciliations
o Income and Expense Accruals
o Capital Activity processing (calls/distributions/transfers)
o Management Fee & Waterfall calculations
o Partner Allocation calculations
o Prepare and review trial balances, capital calls, distributions, and statements
o Financial Statement preparation with footnotes
• Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables (SLAs)
• Act as liaison to various internal/external parties e.g. auditors
• Interact directly with senior management and clients with appropriate escalation
• Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients
• Coordinate with Onboarding team, Tax group, Investor Relations group, Financial Statement group, and other groups at our client
• Understanding complex fund structures and accounting for them accordingly
• Review private equity fund clients limited partnership agreements, PPMs, and other materials
• Implementation of fund structures on accounting system
• Coach, develop and train staff with aid of our client’s internal training department.
• Ad hoc reports and client requests as needed
• Train and support team members in their development
• Engage in local and global group projects

Your profile

• Excellent command of English.
• Accountancy or business administration qualification essential.
• At least three years of experience in a fund accounting position
• Experience in accounting for Private Equity/Real Estate funds, Holding Companies, SPVs etc. in Luxembourg is an advantage
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Knowledge of various accounting standards and principals (Lux GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP)
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Investran / Yardi knowledge is beneficial.
• Actively engaged & committed to the collective work of the team, offering assistance and information to ensure team goals are met


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