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Sr. Fund Accountant – Private Equity

alterDomus | St. Helier, Jersey

Job Summary

Act as the main accounting liaison and point of contact for certain clients. Fully or part qualified accountant, either ACCA or ACA. 3+ years of relevant experience in the fields of funds accounting, corporate services or audit.

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About Us

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organisation where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at https://careers.alterdomus.com/en

About the Role

We have vacancies in our Private Equity, Real Estate and Corporate Services teams where you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Act as the main accounting liaison and point of contact for certain clients
* Be an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for and knowledgeable about the quality of the work that is carried out for your clients
* Review work produced for submission to the senior level staff
* Involvement with the day-to-day operations of the client and follow up with third parties, including investors and clients
* Collaborate with the corporate administrators in the preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the corporate entities
* Technical coaching of the junior staff
* Together with the manager, decide and follow up on the planning of the fund accounting workflow process
* Ensure effective cash management of client entities and review of cash reconciliations
* Bookkeep and report companies, funds and associated fund structures
* Prepare client entities management accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP or IFRS (primary statements and notes utilising trial balances and associated documentation)
* Liaise with the tax advisors in respect of ongoing tax compliance responsibilities
* Respond to the clients’ requests in terms of tax planning in close collaboration with the external tax advisors, if needed
* Be part of a team of part or fully qualified accountants and ensure all reporting deadlines are adhered to

Your Profile:

* Either a fully or part qualified accountant, either ACCA or ACA
* Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the fields of funds accounting, corporate services or audit
* Ambitious, with a high level of energy and commitment
* Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines
* Adaptable approach to using appropriate software and systems
* Team spirit, the capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate
* Excellent communication skills

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• Min Experience: 3 years