Fund Accountant

Dartmouth Partners; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société de capital-investissement de premier plan est à la recherche d'un Fund Accountant pour rejoindre son équipe à Londres. Le candidat idéal aura au moins 3 ans d'expérience en comptabilité des fonds et sera chargé d'assurer le reporting financier et la conformité avec les normes comptables.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 3 ans d'expérience en comptabilité, axée sur la comptabilité des fonds dans le capital-investissement.
• Expérience démontrable dans la gestion de la comptabilité des fonds.

Responsibilities

• Superviser la comptabilité quotidienne et le reporting financier pour un portefeuille de fonds de crédit privé.
• Préparer les états financiers au niveau des fonds, les rapports des investisseurs et les calculs des frais de gestion.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Gestion du temps

Education

ACA, ACCA ou qualification comptable équivalente

Job description

Dartmouth are working with a leading PE company, specialising in emerging markets investments to find a Fund Accountant.

This role will be pivotal in ensuring the accurate and efficient reporting and operations of the funds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of private credit funds.
• Ensure accurate NAV calculations and provide timely reports to investors and senior management.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycle for the funds, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure smooth and accurate audits and tax filings.
• Prepare fund-level financial statements, investor reports, and management fee calculations.
• Perform cash and position reconciliations, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Liaise with internal teams, including the investment and legal teams, to ensure the proper accounting treatment for complex investment structures.
• Assist with the ongoing development and implementation of best practices and improvements within fund accounting processes.

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, with a focus on fund accounting in private equity.
• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in managing fund accounting for private equity portfolios.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.