Fund Accountant, Private Equity

Our client is a growing Private Equity business, based in Mayfair. Due to the recent successful raise of a new fund, a fully qualified fund accountant is sought in a newly created position. You will likely be a newly/recently qualified accountant from practice or from the investment management sector.

The Role:

• Detailed review of quarterly and annual fund and SPV accounts prepared by administrators.
• Review fund drawdown and distribution notices to LPs
• Oversee management fee calculations, fund invoicing and payments
• Liaise with the auditors regarding audit of the annual accounts
• Assist in reviewing investor tax reporting (US, UK)
• Liaise with administrators on KYC items across all vehicles / structures
• Assist with ad hoc investor queries
• Working with the asset management team to maintain accurate loan data
• Ensure smooth operation of payment and loan authorisation processes
• Review borrower loan statements prepared by administrator
• Maintain Fund / Loan performance models (actual and forecast)
• Cash-flow forecasting, liquidity and treasury work

Requirements:

• You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Ideal experience will be from mid-tier practice, perhaps with investment management exposure
• Private Equity fund accounting experience will also be highly advantageous. A move from third party fund administration would be ideal
• Excellent all round interpersonal skills, able to work well with people at all levels
• Able to work in small teams

The Opportunity:

• Superb first role post-practice/post-qualification
• CV enhancing
• Work under experienced managers who can help develop your skills