Our client is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join their growing business. Our client offers offer a young, dynamic, and international corporate atmosphere as well as the benefit of customised training adapted to your needs throughout your career.

Job Description

• You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs. You will be an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for the quality of the work carried out for the client.
• Taking an active part in the initial setup of any new funds take-on and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set up process.
• Overseeing the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence files.
• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.
• Handling the fund accounts and preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the fund entities.
• Preparing the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports.
• Coordinate and arranging investor servicing, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions as well as issuance of shareholder statements.
• Organising and participating in board meetings and shareholders’ meetings.
• Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and maintaining relevant contacts with the tax authorities.
• Accurately record all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure the clients are correctly invoiced.
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administrational tasks as required by your managers or clients.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in Private Equity, Real Estate or Debt Fund Administration,

including NAV calculation, Transfer Agent and investor servicing, tax compliance, etc.

• Experience of UK FRS and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience of consolidations and other accounting standards would be considered an asset.
• Strong academic background, qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) preferred.
• Good communication skills organised and flexible.
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate.
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills

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