Senior Fund Accountant

Recruiter
Walker Hamill
Location
London
Salary
Competitive salary and bonus
Posted
20 Oct 2016
Closes
27 Oct 2016
Ref
NH46840
Contact
Banking Fin Services
Job Title
Accountant
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Our client is a global family of private equity and fund investment vehicles spanning Europe, the Americas and Asia. They have invested over £5billion since 2005. The firm focuses its investment activities in businesses under £250m in enterprise value spanning special situations, buy outs and fund investing. Due to organic growth they would like to appoint a new Senior Fund Accountant.

Job Description:

  • Daily management of the private equity funds
  • Preparation of carried interest and management fee calculations in accordance with the fund documentation
  • Preparation of quarterly accounts and capital statements
  • Preparation of the investor’s drawdowns and distributions
  • Preparation of audited annual financial statements
  • Liaise with auditors, lawyers and tax advisors
  • Liaise closely with members of other team in the company
  • Investment transactions support as required
  • Implementing improvements in the financial reporting process
  • Ad hoc queries

Skills/Experience:

  • ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified
  • Strong IT/ system skills
  • Consistently work accurately under pressure
  • Previous PE experience and knowledge
  • Sound understanding of applicable laws, regulations and rules
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong team player