Accountant, Client Service

Whats the roleThis is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing private equity fund administration service provider in our Southampton office. The role sits within the Client Services Department reporting to the Manager/Supervisor. The main activities of the department are fund accounting financial reporting net asset value calculation capital calls distributions and investor reporting.What youll be doingPerform daily cash reconciliations ensuring transactions are settled in a timely mannerBook daily transactions in the internal accounting system within agreed portfolio timescalesMonitor and manage outstanding / overdue paymentsEnsure all supporting documentation is received and filed as per internal proceduresPrepare book and send capital calls and distributions to investors (including the preparation of legal documentation)Collect process and control capital calls and distributions received from target investmentsCollect analyze and reconcile target capital account informationPrepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursementsLiaise with external providers to provide documents supporting the preparation of tax returns (CIT MBT NTW and VAT)Provide any information requested by internal teams or clients promptly and smoothlyOther day-to-day administrative tasks as requiredAssist senior team members in annual semi-annual and quarterly closing activities preparation of the NAV in accordance with waterfall models including reconciliation of balance sheet and profit & loss accountsPrepare annual accounts for basic funds including relevant required disclosures and ensure that all local regulatory and accounting standards are met. Preparation of any required adjustments between Luxembourg GAAP and IFRS or US GAAPAssist with year-end audits including preparation of relevant files and issue resolutionPreparation of the consolidation package for internal group reportingEnsure GEN II Luxembourg Services SARL. best practices and key policies are applied and any significant issues are brought to the mangers attentionThe ideal background for this role:Studying a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA part qualified)Direct experience of producing financial statements and/or management accountsExperience in producing financial statements and/or management to IFRS UK GAAP or other appropriate standards for a range of entitiesFund accounting experience and experience of dealing with audit requirements would be preferredKnowledge of Luxembourg corporate laws and structures any specific PERE sector knowledge (e.g. SOPARFI SICAR SIF RAIF SLP) is considered an assetExcellent interpersonal and communication skills including contributing to and being part of a strong team spiritResult-orientated with a sense of responsibility and commitment to delivering quality workAbility to work autonomously taking full ownership of assigned responsibilitiesExcellent organizational skills complemented by a can do attitudeFluent in English (verbal and written communication) any other language is considered an assetCompetency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook any knowledge of eFront would be an advantageRole Location/Hybrid ScheduleThis role is based in our Southampton office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business the office space available and the individuals preferences and circumstances. Key Skills Business Development,Customer Services,Journal Entries,Powerpiont,Account Management,Communication,CRM,General Ledger Accounts,Salesforce,Project Management,Client Services,Payroll,Customer Relationships,Client Management,Data Analysis Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1