Fund Accounting Manager – PERE / Debt Funds

My client is an established and experienced provider of alternative investment services and corporate administration. The successful candidate will join a growing team providing a full suite of fund accounting and financial reporting services to a number of PERE funds. The role will include financial reporting, NAV reporting and will involve all aspects of accounting services. You will also have responsibility for financial reporting, administration obligations and relationship management of a client portfolio including the development and mentoring of the team members and providing the highest quality of customer service

The purpose of this role is to account for a complex and varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Associate Director/Director.

Some of the key responsibilities will involve:

·         Prepare and review more complex quarterly and semi-annual management and statutory accounts;

·         Preparation and review of complex NAV and NAV per share calculations;

·         Preparation and review of more complex fund capital calls and distributions;

·         Preparation and review of Investor Capital Statements;

·         Undertake investor equalization working;

·         First line review of routine accounting deliverables (management accounts, financial statements, NAV workings, distribution workings, etc.)

·         Manage the audit process, maintenance of audit files and liaison with auditors for portfolio clients;

·         Assist in the preparation and review of periodic direct/indirect tax returns

·         Working with the Directors as well as the divisional head of financial reporting to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of Management and Statutory Reporting requirements.

·         Audit management - ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP, including IFRS and other reporting principals;

·         Liaising with third parties such as lawyers, auditors, bankers and investment managers as required;

·         Responsibility for the billing and financial aspects of clients within portfolio, including raising invoices and collection of invoices. Monitor WIP against agreed budgets and report variances to the relevant client director

·         Assist with on-boarding of clients and investors from an AML/KYC perspective.

Prior experience of accounting within PERE/Debts Funds Administration is key as is:

·         ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA qualification holder

·         Good working knowledge of accounting principles (Lux GAAP, UK / US GAAP)

·         Experience of organising and planning delivery of the quarterly and annual reporting requirements.

·         Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a team of accountants;