Fund Accountant
Overview:
I am recruiting a Fund Accountant for a growing, well-funded distressed credit fund manager based in Central London. You will focus on Fund Accounting and Product Control, but because you will be joining a small, close-knit team you will get exposure to all aspects of fund finance.
You must have at least 5 years of post-qualified experience and possess a good working knowledge of funds, whether from practice or industry.
Key responsibilities:
* Fund Accounting and Product Control
* Assist with tax and audit cycles
* Production of the daily portfolio reports; liaising with the Fund Administrator and custodians on a daily basis
* Reporting to investors and other key stakeholders
* Daily operations and accounting responsibilities including reconciliations of cash and positions
* Month-end NAV calculation process (PE style waterfall)
* Fund expenses and allocations
Skills and experience:
* Top tier academics.
* Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) with formal training in an accounting firm (big four), fund administrator, or a large fund manager which has a more institutional culture and set of processes.
* Fund accounting experience for partnership, corporate structures and special purpose vehicles.
* Knowledge of the operations function e.g. Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, waterfall structures etc. within Private Equity funds. An understanding of debt structures.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Core characteristics:
* Ability to learn quickly and work independently
* High integrity and strong ethics
* Humble, respectful and honest
* A problem solver, inquisitive and curious
Hybrid working - Central London based office.