Fund Accountant, Private Equity at Gen II Fund Services in Southampton, WHIT

Job description

• Within this role we would require individuals to have experience in preparing Audited Financial Statements under IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and be capable of examining financial transactions, identify any potential risks involved and evaluate financial records accurately.
• The accountant would report to their direct line manager and be responsible for assisting and mentoring junior members of their team/ division.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries related to fund transactions and associated fund structures
• Reconcile bank accounts, investments and other account balances
• Maintenance of general ledgers
• Assist in preparation of financial statements (quarterly or annual), investor reports and other financial reporting deliverables
• Assist in preparation of Fund NAV packs and working papers
• Coordinate with auditors during year-end audits; provide supporting documentation and responding to audit queries
• Assist in processing capital calls and distributions to investors of the fund structure
• Assist in responding to investor queries
• Assist in relevant fee computations (e.g. management fees, carried interest, etc.)
• Operate within a ISAE 3402 controls environment
• Liaising with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
• Assisting with and contributing to ad hoc projects as required

Requirements

• Actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
• 1-2 years accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using FIS Private Capital Suite (Investran) is preferrable but not required

Skills

Required

• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Financial statement preparation
• Reconciliation
• General ledger maintenance
• Audit coordination
• Investor communication
• Fee computation

Preferred

• FIS Private Capital Suite (Investran)