Manager - Fund Accounting - Private Equity

Responsibilities

• Review annual IFRS financial statements, cash flows, and accompanying notes for funds.
• Review periodic investor reports, including detailed net asset value (NAV) calculations.
• Review statutory annual accounts of Luxembourg companies/funds by Luxembourg GAAP.
• Review the calculation of management fees, equalisation charges, performance fees, and loan interest.
• Coordinate and manage year-end audits to ensure deadlines are met.

• Serve as clients' primary point of contact on all accounting and reporting matters.
• Build strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders, including tax advisors and auditors, to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Assist in the billing and debt collection process of assigned clients.

• Lead and mentor a team of accountants by providing training, coaching, and guidance on complex transactions.
• Allocate and prioritise tasks within the team to ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Serve as an escalation point for team members when necessary.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Support recruitment and ongoing professional development efforts to maintain a high-performing, client-focused team.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including financial reporting, tax reporting, and other fund-specific obligations.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of necessary regulatory reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Manage the tax reporting process, including coordination with tax advisors to ensure proper treatment of fund-related transactions and investor allocations.

• Perform ad hoc tasks on a day-to-day basis. 
• Continuously evaluate accounting and reporting processes, recommending and implementing improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Adequately complete and timely submit time sheets. 

Key Requirements

•  Ability to work independently, taking ownership of operational challenges and decision-making with minimal support from upper management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage with clients, colleagues, and senior management confidently and assertively. 
• In-depth knowledge of investment funds, accounting principles, financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to analyse issues from multiple perspectives and develop creative solutions that balance technical and operational requirements.
• Capability of managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Minimum Education, Qualifications and Working Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field.
• An advanced professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA) is strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in Fund Accounting.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French and/or German is an asset.