Job Opportunity
Fund Accountant
London, UK
Job Summary
Opportunity to get hands-on with performance metrics, business partnering with the front office and ownership of the in-house fund finances. Understanding of fund structures. ACA/ACCA qualified.
Details
Newly qualified ACA/ACCA looking for the next step in your fund accounting career?
How would you like to secure mentorship from highly experienced FD and CFO within a high performing private equity brand?
On top of that, how would you like to be hands-on with the performance metrics, transactions and deal structuring for existing funds and the launch of brand new funds?
This is very much the role on offer for this exciting, high growth business in London.
Investigo is pleased to be working on an exclusive mandate for a high growth PE firm in Central London which is offering an unrivalled opportunity to gain exposure to their deals and transactions teams. Getting hands-on with performance metrics, business partnering with the front office and ownership of the in-house fund finances.
Joining this close-knit boutique PE firm, you will be mentored and supported by a highly experienced, approachable FD and CFO. They will be looking to develop not only your finance knowledge but also help craft your commercial skills.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee the external fund administrators on a regular basis
* First line of review of work produced by fund administrators in UK and Luxembourg and then reporting into FC including, but not limited to:
– Day-to-day queries
– Quarterly accounts
– VAT returns
– Corporate tax returns
* Work with FC and Operations Manager on quarterly investor reporting, including assisting with Fund and deal performance metrics
* Support the investor relations function with any relevant investor queries
* Assist in organising and reviewing the work of external advisers on US, UK, German and Guernsey investor tax reporting
* Assist and oversee the calculation of GPS, portfolio monitoring and directorship fees
* Involvement with management company structure on an ad-hoc basis
* Assist with quarterly investment valuations preparations in line with IPEV
* Management of the audit process of all the funds, organising and monitoring the auditor’s work in London and Luxembourg. CASS audit experience is an advantage
* Organise and monitor the preparation of investor capital calls and distributions
* Quarterly portfolio company confirmations process to ensure reconciliation between them, the fund, and the fund administrator
Experience Required:
* Strong academics
* ACA/ACCA qualified
* Understanding of fund structures (PE preferable, but not essential)
* Intermediate Excel skills
* Analytically minded, able to work with large data sets and proactive approach to work
* Enjoy working as part of a team and under own initiative
* Confidence to deal with senior stakeholders and key investors
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- Job Reference #: BBBH129776
- Compensation: £ 60,000
- Min Experience: None