Serve as an initial point of contact for a number of clients.
Ensure all established fund accounting reconciliation and workflow based procedures and controls are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Work with wider team to ensure reconciliations / NAV’s are competed consistent with standard operating procedures.
Ability to provide hands on cover for all funds within the team when required.
Assist in the delivery of quarterly/other ad-hoc client reporting requirements.
Assist in the timely delivery of annual year-end audit and financial reporting requirements.
Assist junior accountants on systems, adherence to procedures and maintenance of daily deliverables.
Attain working understanding of Private Equity/Debt, Hybrid and Alternatives portfolio investments, most common Luxembourg AIF fund structures and critically impacting the financials of the Fund and its entities under Lux GAAP/IFRS/US GAAP including any related tax considerations.
Staff Management
Assist Supervisor in providing training, mentoring new employees, promoting staff development and motivation.
Operational query resolution on a timely basis (support colleagues in same).
Promote culture of adherence to service standards and specified deadlines.
Idea generation and ongoing assessment and improvement of operational service model.
Work on Projects / Ad hoc tasks as required.
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum 2-3 years fund accounting experience including Luxembourg funds industry, exposure to Luxembourg domiciled Private Equity/Debt, Hybrid AIF Funds life-cycle.
Knowledge and experience in Lux GAAP and/or IFRS. US GAAP knowledge and experience is an advantage.
Experience of performance fee/waterfall calculations, capital calls and distributions preferred but not essential.
Experience of Luxembourg SPV, holding companies and financing vehicles.
Fund accounting experience of Luxembourg UCITS funds.
Experience of Advent Geneva/World Investor or other leading AIF platforms is an advantage.
Experience of Luxembourg SPV, tax and trust environment preferred.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential. Any additional language is considered an advantage.
Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem solving skills.
Detail-oriented.
Team player.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximise efficiency and to meet strict deadlines.
You hold a university degree, preferably in Accounting & Finance or Economics.