Manager, Private Capital

Core-Asset Consulting; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Manager in Private Capital to lead a dynamic team in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves overseeing the setup and ongoing accounting of Private Capital funds, ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of fund accounting practices, including IFRS and GAAP standards, alongside proven leadership and management skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, providing you with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the Private Capital sector.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Wider benefits package

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of fund accounting practices and standards required.
• Recognised accountancy qualification or relevant experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day servicing of Private Capital fund clients.
• Manage client, audit, trustee, and regulatory visits effectively.

Skills

Fund accounting practices

IFRS

UK GAAP

US GAAP

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Client management

Private Capital transactions

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/ACA)

Job description

Job Description:

Do you have excellent working knowledge of fund accounting practices and standards, and seeking your next opportunity? Our client is seeking a Manager, Private Capital to join their team based in Glasgow. In this role, you will be responsible for the set-up/on-boarding and subsequent ongoing accounting of Private Capital funds and leading a team.

Skills/Experience:

1. Excellent working knowledge of fund accounting practices and standards, ideally including IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
2. A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA/ACA), or able to demonstrate competency through experience
3. Excellent working understanding of various types of PE transactions
4. Strong leadership and management skills and experience.
5. Stakeholder management skills and client management experience.
6. Understanding of wider Private Capital industry standards and regulations is desirable.
7. Previous experience in Private Capital fund accounting preparation is desirable.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Assist with drafting the Service Level Agreements
2. Assist in preparation and agreeing accounting reporting templates with client
3. Assist with the review of fund documentation and Business Acceptance Committee documentation pertaining to the launch of new funds and provide comments as necessary
4. Oversee and be actively involved in the day-to-day servicing of Private Capital fund clients and to ensure the fund is operating in line with the Service Level Agreement
5. Oversee the reconciliation process for cash, stock, shares/units in issued and ensure that all breaks identified are cleared on a timely basis and in accordance with agreed KPI
6. Involvement with external parties related to the fund including but not limited to Fund Manager, External Auditors, Transfer Agents, Tax Advisers, Custodian, Depositary, Board of Directors and other external service providers
7. Review drawdown and distribution calculation in accordance with the fund documentation
8. Liaise with internal and external auditors and manage the year end/interim audit process via a monitored timetable and audit requirement list
9. Management point of contact for clients, auditors, trustees, custodians and other departments within the business.
10. Develop internal and external client and stakeholder relationships.
11. Plan and manage client, audit, trustee and regulatory visits.
12. Oversight of team service delivery.
13. Responsibility for performance and KPI reporting.

Benefits:

1. A highly competitive salary
2. Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15981

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.