We are seeking a new fund accountant to help existing clients who require client support in areas of fund accounting, administration and regulatory reporting.

 

An experienced and hands on Fund Accountant/Administrator, having 2 to 4 years of experience in a fund administration or alternative investments business environment to be based in London. The individual will have a strong understanding of closed ended and open ended fund structures (i.e.: private equity, real estate or debt) with knowledge of onshore and offshore fund structures a distinct advantage.

 

The role available is for a Fund Accountant/Administrator and you would be responsible for a growing portfolio of alternative investment funds, acting as the contact point for clients with regards to fund accounting and administration.

 

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly and quarterly fund NAVs
  • Reporting and transaction responsibility for fund vehicles and other investment vehicles
  • Assist in onboarding of new clients,
  • Set up new bank accounts.
  • Quarterly fund reporting to investors
  • Assist with ad hoc management reporting
  • Assist with the preparation and review of cashflow and production of forecasts
  • Contribute towards FCA reporting and compliance with all financial regulations
  • Prepare drawdown and distribution.
  • Prepare equalisation calculations
  • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT reporting for the various companies
  • Produce monthly management accounts including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cashflows, variance analysis and commentaries
  • Prepare interim accounting report and year-end report and accounts for audit

 

Experience and Skillset

  • Direct experience of client service in a professional services firm
  • Reasonable knowledge of UK, Luxembourg GAAP and IFRS
  • Good understanding of the legal and regulatory regimes applicable to UK and Luxembourg funds and SPVs
  • Hands-on style, independent, problem-solving approach
  • Understand fund structure.
  • Proactive, ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
  • Strong analytical and detail-oriented aptitude; a high degree of accuracy is required
  • Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Approach issues with a "can do attitude", driving tasks forward to a successful conclusion
  • Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills for a high degree of client interaction
  • Desire/ability to work successfully in a small but rapidly expanding company environment with focused and motivated individuals
  • Intermediate level in Excel
  • Strong numerical skills

 

Education/Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting discipline
  • ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent