Who we are looking for
As an AIS PERA Senior Fund Accountant you will be a part of our team responsible for reporting for our Private Equity or Real Assets fund clients. You will be accountable for preparing NAV Packs and other reporting of the highest quality and accuracy in a timely manner to meet the needs of our clients. We are looking for a committed candidate who as a part of Alternative Investment Solutions will collaborate with other departments to find new solutions for complex business challenges, who is open for improvements and who can take advantage of opportunities. The successful candidate will need to take initiative, exercise independent thinking, maintain an excellent and interactive relationship with team members, global business partners and, most importantly, our clients.
What you will be responsible for
As Senior Fund Accountant you will:
• Manage internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met
• Manage client expectations with both designated client contacts and fund investors, as necessary Review quarterly and annual financial work papers including portfolio schedules, accruals and partner capital allocations
• Review and/or prepare capital call and distribution calculations; related notices to investors Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
• Review quarterly management fee calculations
• Review and/or preparation of waterfall calculations and capital account allocations
• Review limited partnership agreements and offering memoranda to ensure all accounting procedures and calculations are consistent with the fund’s governing documents
• Maintain working relationship with all home site contacts and participate in planning of training to address issues
• Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate if necessary
• Participate in special client or internal projects as required
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Solid team player
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Strong attention to details and well organized
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Self motivated and proactive
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Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
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Ability to perform effectively within strict client deadlines
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Ambition to succeed and forge a long term career in one of the largest Funds Servicing companies in the world
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Minimum 1 year experience within a similar role
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Good command of English
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PC literate and competent in use of Excel
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Finance, Accounting, Business Degree would be an asset