Opportunity: Lead the efficient and accurate accounting and administration of investment companies, unit trusts, and limited partnerships, with a focus on private equity, property, and infrastructure funds. Act as the primary contact for select client relationships.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and oversee monthly/quarterly management accounts for a client portfolio.
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Prepare and oversee annual financial statements in line with UK GAAP/US GAAP/IFRS/AUS.
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Manage key deliverables per SLA or equivalent.
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Calculate management fees, carried interest, and distribution amounts, including waterfall calculations.
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Handle year-end audits and auditor queries.
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Ensure compliance with client documentation and procedures.
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Investigate and address client queries.
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Attend client meetings, assist with proposal documents, and participate in pitches for new work.
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Develop and implement improved procedures.
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Stay updated with technical developments in the fund industry.
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Coach, mentor, and manage staff in line with HR policies.
Requirements:
Must-Have:
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Ability to prepare final accounts from source documentation.
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Strong completer/finisher mentality to see tasks through to the end.
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Effective prioritization and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
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Capability to work unsupervised.
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Supervise and review work of junior staff.
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Excellent motivational and presentation skills.
Nice-to-Have:
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Professional accounting qualification.
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Deep knowledge of UK GAAP/US GAAP/IFRS, with training available.
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Knowledge of private equity, property, and infrastructure funds.