Fund Accountant Private Credit

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading privately owned investment firm is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to support their private debt business. The role involves managing fund NAV calculations, preparing dividend recommendations, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Applicants should have 4-6 years of relevant experience and be a qualified chartered accountant. This position is based in London and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' experience in a Fund Accounting position within private markets.
• Experience with direct lending Luxembourg funds is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and international GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Fund Accounting on operational aspects of funds.
• Manage fund NAV calculations and reporting processes.
• Prepare dividend and distribution recommendations.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Financial Reporting

IFRS Knowledge

UCITS Regulations

Management Fee Calculations

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

A leading privately owned investment firm is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to support their private debt business. This firm has a large presence in public and private credit markets, with offices across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Fund Accounting on accounting and operational aspects of funds and SMAs, liaising with internal stakeholders and service providers: legal, compliance, client service, service vendors, fund boards, etc.
• Manage fund NAV calculations, reporting processes and other supporting computations.
• Prepare dividend and distribution recommendations and manage the coordination of expense payments.
• Liaise with Fund Boards for approvals on internal metrics and to seek ways to improve overall efficiency.
• Assist with aspects of fund launching, investor onboarding, governance tasks and client requests.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years\' experience in a Fund Accounting position within private markets, private credit/debt/equity preferred.
• Experience working with direct lending Luxembourg funds highly desirable.
• Must be a qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and international GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of UCITS and the 40 Act.
• Demonstrated ability in preparing distribution, management fee and waterfall calculations.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.