To deliver the financial reporting requirements for a high profile, complex private equity client, which may include a range of fund structures.
Whatyou’llbe doing
Preparation of annualfinancial statementsfor PE fund and related entities in major GAAP (IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP)
* Preparation of quarterly fund financial statements, investors capital account statements and other financial reports
* Review of journal entries prepared by fund accountantsand maintenance of general ledgers
* Compile & review a full file of working papers/NAV Packsfor all financial statements prepared
* Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities asrequired
* Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines
* Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters asrequired
* Identification of complex and significant accounting technicalissues, ifany
* Assistin resolution of any accounting issues with Managers and Directors
* Prepare drawdown,equalisationand distribution files
* Analyse and interpret transaction documentation
* Preparation and maintenance of fund fee computations (e.g. management fees, carried interest, etc.)in accordance withLimited Partnership Agreements and other source legal documentation
* Oversightand supervisionof more junior accountants and trainees
* Ensure team adherence to internal company proceduresincluding ISAE 3402 control environment
* Development/enhancement of team specific procedures
* Assistwith the creation and maintenance of client specific accountingprocesses andprocedures
* Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
* Assistwith and contribute to ad hoc projects asrequired
The ideal background for this role:
* At least actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent), fully qualified accountant is preferrable but notrequired
* At least 2to 3yearsaccounting experiencepreferably in financial services industry but notrequired
* Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, USGAAPor IFRS
* Experience of developing and coaching others on a one-to-one basis
* Competent user of Microsoft Excel
Role Location/Hybrid Schedule
This roleis based in ourSouthamptonoffice.Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed astotally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. Thedifferent waysin which Agile Working can be undertakenisdependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
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