Fund Accountant

Responsibilities:The role will support the Global private debt business and alternative products on accounting and operational aspects of the Funds. The candidate will develop and maintain highly positive and productive working relationships each of the Investment teams, Fund Boards, accounting, legal, compliance, client service, and service vendors (Fund Administrator and Auditor).Accounting/ReportingWork with the Head of Fund Accounting on all day-to-day matters relating to multiple funds and separately managed accounts (SMAs):Liaise with service providers to manage Fund NAV and Fund accounting process, including estimated Fund NAVs.Prepare computations and calculations supporting the Funds (such as equalisation, management fees, drawdowns, IRRs, performance measurement, currency hedge exposure, tax and Intragroup financing).Prepare Fund dividend and distribution recommendations and coordinate payments.Manage the tracking, accounting, reporting and coordination of Fund expense payments.Coordinate the preparation and distribution of Fund investor reports (including quality control).Coordinate the production of Fund audited Financial Statements.Coordinate the preparation of Fund tax and regulatory filings such as Solvency II, MiFid II.Liaise with Fund Boards for approvals on drawdowns, deal funding, NAVs, distributions, and expense payments.Work on long-term projects within the group and Firm-wide to improve efficiencyWork on cross-department projects with other colleagues within the FirmGeneral PlatformAssist with aspects of launching funds/fund structures/fund share classes.Assist with on boarding of investors into the Funds.Assist in the execution of private loan deal closings/settlements.Assist with corporate governance tasks.Assist with marketing presentations, RFPs, and DDQsRespond to specific client requestsExperience, Skills & Qualifications:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)Experience of primary and secondary Debt market or private equity preferredKnowledge of asset management, RIAs, and fixed income financial products including Public Debt funds (UCITS and 40 Act)Familiarity with preparing and reviewing of capital call and distribution calculations, management fee calculations, waterfall calculations and preparation of financial statementsKnowledge of partnership accountingKnowledge of IFRS and other GAAP (Lux GAAP & US GAAP)Strong proficiency in databases, including ExcelOther Personal Characteristics:Quick study - able to handle complex matters with multiple initiatives going on simultaneouslyHigh energy and self-starter - highly motivated and an independent person who is self-confidentCollaborator - likes to work in a non-hierarchical, team-oriented environmentStrong attention to detail, but understands the bigger pictureHigh level of accountability and the ability to prioritize effectivelyBright individual with the ability to combine analytics with judgment and common senseAdaptable mindset - likes to help in making processes better and more efficient and be an agent of change
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