Description

PE Fund Accountant 6 month contract

Our client is a leading private markets growth investor, specialising in private equity and private debt with offices around the world.

Reporting to the Senior Fund Controllers, this role will help the team in managing the co-investment vehicles that invest across all our private equity strategies, within the private equity Fund Operations team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, quarterly investor reporting, year-end audit, co-investment treasury and working closely with several internal and external stakeholders.

The role will work collaboratively within an immediate team of 3 and the wider Fund Operations team of over 20.

• Supporting the Senior Fund Controllers with preparation of quarter end financial packs.
• Liaison with, and reporting to, the Fund's third-party depositary under AIFMD.
• Involvement in the quarterly reporting cycle in accordance with agreed timetables and preparation of Investor Reports, Capital Accounts and ILPA statements.
• Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with LPAs and US GAAP, including being a contact point for fund auditors.
• Supporting the team with drawdown and distribution processes.
• Working alongside the IR team on investor requests.
• Management of investment legal documentation.
• Daily updating of accounting software and monitoring of bank accounts.
• Arranging payments and transfers through the internet banking system as required.
• Understanding of and familiarisation with the relevant Limited Partnership Agreements.
• Assisting the Senior Fund Controllers with reviewing and monitoring treasury aspects, including an understanding of the FX strategies and the related reporting, management of the fund finance bridges and related covenants.

Required skills

• Likely ACA / ACCA partially qualified but open on amount of experience
• Experience using eFront software essential
• Private Equity experience highly desirable
• Displays strong verbal and written skills
• Ensures clear, concise and appropriate communication
• Operates in an organised and structured manner with an appropriate focus on detail
• Remains flexible and demonstrates ability to prioritise work
• Remains composed under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised and keen to take on responsibilities