Senior Fund Accountant Private Equity – Carnegie Consulting

Senior Fund Accountant or Fund Controller – International Private Equity

Our client are one of the world’s leading private asset growth investors, specialising in private equity, infrastructure and private credit with more than £60 billion in assets under management.

Reporting to the Senior Fund Controllers, this Senior Fund Accountant or Fund Controller as its called in this business, will help the team in managing the two flagship private equity funds, within the private equity fund operations team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, quarterly investor reporting, year-end audit, fund level treasury and working closely with several internal and external stakeholders.

The role will work collaboratively within an immediate team of 5 and the wider Fund Operations team of over 20. Over time the individual will develop a professional working relationship with the wider Finance, Investor Relations, Tax, Legal and Deal teams.

Supporting the Senior Fund Controllers with preparation of quarter end financial packs
Liaison with, and reporting to, the Fund’s third-party depositary under AIFMD
Involvement in the quarterly reporting cycle in accordance with agreed timetables and preparation of Investor Reports, Capital Accounts and ILPA statements
Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with US GAAP, including being a contact point for fund auditor
Lead drawdown and distribution processes
Working alongside the IR team on investor requests
Active participation in the quarterly valuation process and year end audited valuation cycle
Daily updating of accounting software and monitoring of bank accounts
Reviewing investment committee minutes for decisions impacting Funds administered
Liaising with staff in Luxembourg and other offices as necessary
Assisting the Senior Fund Controllers with reviewing and monitoring treasury aspects, including an understanding of the FX strategies and the related reporting, management of the fund finance bridges and related covenants
Participate in ad-hoc projects and assume additional responsibilities as delegated by supervisors as part of the candidate’s development
Oversight of Junior Fund Controller and assisting in their role development

Required qualifications and experience

ACA / ACCA qualified
1-3 years post qualified experience working as a fund accountant or senior fund accountant within a private equity or venture capital firm
Experience using eFront software, an advantage, but training will be provided
Prior valuations experience would be an advantage

Required skills

Strong Communication -displays strong verbal and written skills
Ensures clear, concise and appropriate communication
Operates in an organised and structured manner with an appropriate focus on detail
Remains flexible and demonstrates ability to prioritise work
Remains composed under pressure
Ability to work unsupervised and keen to take on responsibilities