SRM Recruitment are currently supporting a fast-growing Private Equity firm in London in their Recruitment for a Senior Fund Accountant on an initial 6-Month contract. You will be initially filling in for a Paternity Leave of an established member of the team but given the growth within the function there is a strong chance of Permanent role if the contract is successful.
We are looking for individuals with significant exposure to Private Equity or Fund Administration and at least 3 years' PQE and are open to candidates with a range of backgrounds whether from Administrators, Audit or Industry.
You'll be joining a high-performing, well-established team with excellent processes and a very collaborative culture to support in all areas of your professional growth.
Responsibilities:
* Understanding of fund structures
* Work closely with third-party administrators
* Ensure fund compliance with LPAs, side letters, regulations and tax
* Deal support - assist in efficient execution of deals
* Assist with/review fund accounting, capital account, fund performance calculation, management fee and carry calculations etc
* Ensure fund compliance with responsible investment policy
* Monitoring funds' cash and liquidity, including investor capital calls and distributions, and debt facilities, including tracking loans and covenant agreements
* Manage financial, investor, and regulatory reporting
* Assist with internal modelling and reporting on the performance of funds
Requirements:
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA accounting qualificationm (or overseas equivalent) with 3+ years of post-qualified direct experience in private equity or fund administration or fund audit.
* Experience desired includes fund accounting, fund operations and audit, with some management experience
* Robust understanding of fund structures
* Availability to start within 1 month