Fund Accountant - Private Equity

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for the clients in relation to all accounting and reporting matters for varied portfolio of alternative investment funds and SPVs
• Responsible for training and development of junior team members in the team through training and coaching
• Proactively build strong relationships with clients and other third party service providers (tax advisors, auditors, lawyers)
• Preparation and review of periodic financial statements, cash flows and associated notes including liaison with client over transaction related issues.
• Preparation of statutory accounts of Luxembourg funds and other structures in accordance with IFRS and LUX GAAP.
• Preparation and review of Investor NAV reporting as appropriate
• Ability to prepare and review consolidation of group of companies
• Calculation of management fees/ equalisation charges and performance fees ensuring the requirements of the key documentation (LPA/ PPM) are followed
• Dealing with year end audits including preparation of relevant files and resolving issues.
• Attendance at board and shareholder meetings and review of packs along side administration team
• Preparing Luxembourg statutory reporting and VAT and tax returns.
• Solving problems proactively using technical expertise and common-sense.
• Responsible for regulatory filings (BCL/ CSSF)
• Review bank payments in various banking platforms and ensuring necessary supporting documents (including KYC documents) are obtained and attached for efficient review process

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Graduate in Finance, Economics or Accounting
• The candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification at an appropriate level (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or will be studying towards one
• Direct experience of client service in a professional services firm
• Experienced in Luxembourg GAAP and IFRS. Experience of consolidations will be an advantage
• Proactive and problem-solving approach to client servicing
• Ability to plan effectively, with strong deadline orientation
• Ability to motivate, supervise, mentor and train more junior member of the team
• Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills for a high degree of client interaction and the promotion of client interaction within the business
• Fluent in English, with French and/or German an advantage