Fund Accountant

Fund Accountant at a leading Private Credit Fund in London

The Client is a renowned asset management firm with a focus on private credit investments. With a track record of success and a commitment to excellence, offer a dynamic work environment where talented professionals thrive and grow. The candidate will be managing and maintaining exclusive working relationships with all aspects of the business.

The candidate will have the chance to work with the head of fund accounting on all day-to-day matters, an opportunity not to be missed

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day fund accounting activities for private credit funds, including NAV calculations, financial reporting, and investor communications.
• Liaise with fund administrators, auditors, and service providers to ensure accurate and timely completion of fund accounting tasks.
• Prepare and review financial statements, investor reports, and regulatory filings in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Monitor fund expenses, fee calculations, and performance metrics to support investment decision-making and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to facilitate fund transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and deal funding.
• Coordinate the preparation of Fund tax and regulatory filings such as Solvency II, MiFid II.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices in fund accounting and asset management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within the asset management or private credit industry.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements for Irish and Luxembourg funds.
• Knowledge of asset management, RIAs, and fixed income financial products including Public Debt funds (UCITS and 40 Act).
• Must have *Knowledge of IFRS and other GAAP (Lux GAAP & US GAAP) and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CFA.

Additional Personality Characteristics:

• Opportunity to work with a collaborative leading asset management firm in a team oriented environment.
• A highly adaptable individual with strong attention to detail.
• A highly motivated individual that is self confident and brings enthusiasm to the role.
• Bright individual with the ability to combine analytics with judgement and common sense.
• Be an agent of change driving more productive and efficient processes.

Send in your CV to seal your chance at working in a leading Private Credit shop, looking forward to receiving your application