Accountant for Private Equity Funds
7 days ago
Job Title: Fund Accountant
Industry: Private Equity
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Central London
Salary Guide: £60,000 - £70,000
We are seeking a newly qualified accountant to join a Private Equity firm that manages a significant portfolio of investments and invests across various sectors on behalf of a public investment base.
The firm has a diverse range of products and strategies as part of its private equity offering, including alternative assets, equities, and fund-of-funds. The Fund Accountant will have the opportunity to work across all of these in a broad capacity.
Reporting directly to the Head of Funds, the Fund Accountant's remit includes fund finance, vendor management, legal operations, risk & data management, and tax reporting as well as ad-hoc special projects.
The firm places a strong emphasis on creating a positive culture, encouraging a good work-life balance, a flexible approach to working, and employee wellbeing. They work in the office around 2 days a week with the rest having the option to work remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver accurate and timely NAV calculations, financial statements, and relevant sections of the quarterly investor reports.
- Ensure that commitments, drawdowns, and redemptions are efficiently executed.
- Assist with the oversight of relationships with external service providers.
- Assist with the implementation of robust risk management practices.
- Develop, update, and maintain procedures and ensure these comply with internal policies.
- Identify areas for improvement in reporting dataflows and implement measures to streamline processes, enhance timeliness and accuracy, and reduce operational risks.
- Oversee accurate and timely tax reporting.
- Work closely with investment and investor relations teams to address operational queries.
- Assist or lead on ad-hoc projects assigned such as fund launches, regulatory or process changes.
Requirements:
- Educated to university level, with a minimum 2:1 bachelor's degree.
- Newly qualified ACA with experience from a reputable accountancy practice firm.
- Experience working with private equity funds desirable and if not, good knowledge and understanding of fund structures.
- Strong demonstrated self-motivation and high level of initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
Company Overview:
Walker Hamill is a leading recruiter of finance professionals to UK and European private equity firms. We work with a highly diversified client group, including buyout funds of all sizes, growth & venture capital investors, real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, secondaries funds, and fund of funds. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.
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