About the Role:
Your role will encompass the administration of and any services pursuant to Administration Agreements in respect of a portfolio of Private Equity funds working closely with the Vice President and supervising a small team of accountants.
Job Duties in Brief:
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Responsible for maintaining books and records and calculation of fund Net Asset Values;
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Coordinating and reviewing financial statements and associated reports, including performance metrics for monthly/quarterly reporting;
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Coordinate and review calculations of carried interest/performance/incentive fees;
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Coordinate and review calculations and investor allocations for capital calls, distributions and equalisations;
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Coordinate and review partner capital account statements;
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Coordinate processing of payments and other transactions;
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Supervise junior staff, reviewing and signing off on work performed;
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Acting as a primary day-to-day contact with clients and other fund participants;
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Work closely with the Investor Relations team to respond to investor queries and to disseminate capital activity and other investor notices;
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Maintaining relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks and auditors and other fund participants;
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Assisting auditors and other fund participants and advisers;
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Participating in presentations to existing and prospective clients;
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Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement;
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Participating in projects that may be defined from time to time in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the business;
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Any other functions required as part of the business of the Company, and reporting to the Vice President.
About You:
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MINIMUM Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification (ie. CA, CPA or ACCA or equivalent)
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Minimum 6 years’ experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration.
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Knowledge of IFRS and / or USGAAP
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Experienced in reviewing and preparing general ledger and financial statements.
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Established knowledge in relation to accounting and consolidations under IFRS.
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Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
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Motivated, bright and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines.
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A team player who is able to manage individual responsibilities.
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Supervisory skills with experience in managing and/or leading staff for 3-4 years.
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Strong business acumen.
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Good client/ business relationship management
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Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.
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Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc).
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User experience with enterprise accounting system(s).
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Working knowledge of Investran highly desirable (or other Private Equity system e.g. E-Front)
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Experience in Limited Partnership accounting
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Private equity fund administration experience