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Job Description
Senior Fund Accountant
We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our team, responsible for a portfolio of clients and working closely with management and junior staff to achieve and meet their needs.
About the Role
- Responsible for a portfolio of clients and working as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.
- Important link between management and junior staff, responsible for the quality of the work carried out for the client.
- Active part in the initial setup of any new funds take-on and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set up process.
- Overseeing the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence files.
- Day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.
- Handling the fund accounts and preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the fund entities.
- Preparing the funds' periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports.
- Coordinate and arranging investor servicing, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions as well as issuance of shareholder statements.
- Organising and participating in board meetings and shareholders' meetings.
- Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and maintaining relevant contacts with the tax authorities.
- Accurately record all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure the clients are correctly invoiced.
- Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administrational tasks as required by your managers or clients.
About You
- Several years of experience in Private Equity, Real Estate or Debt Fund Administration, including NAV calculation, Transfer Agent and investor servicing, tax compliance, etc.
- Experience of UK FRS and IFRS accounting standards.
- Experience of consolidations and other accounting standards would be considered an asset.
- Strong academic background, qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) preferred.
- Good communication skills, organised and flexible.
- You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate.
- Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
- High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.
About Alter Domus
Alter Domus is a leading provider of fund administration services, with a global presence and a reputation for excellence. We are committed to supporting our employees' development and career progression, and offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.