Fund Accounting Manager - Private Equity (12-month FTC)

Alter Domus; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA/ACCA support

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Mentoring program

Employee Share Plan

EAP

Job summary

Alter Domus in Jersey seeks an accomplished Fund Accounting Manager to oversee a portfolio of PE and Debt clients. You will lead a team, ensure NAV calculation accuracy, and manage client invoicing and portfolio monitoring.

You will coordinate with auditors, custodians, and law firms to deliver timely reports and strong governance. The role requires ACA/ACCA credentials and 5–10 years in fund accounting, with UK GAAP/IFRS proficiency and IT systems experience.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACCA qualified.
• 5–10 years of relevant work experience in a Fund Accounting role including NAV calculation, transfer Agent and investor servicing, and tax compliance.
• Experience with UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• High level of experience with consolidation, IFRS/FRS accounting and financial statements preparation.
• Experience of fund administration IT systems.
• Ability to act on your own initiative and lead a team of fund administration professionals.

Responsibilities

• You will be the central point of contact for your client(s), identifying and anticipating problem areas and offering suitable solutions.
• Guarantee all operational aspects of the account, including client invoicing and financial monitoring of the portfolio.
• Manage relationships with auditors, law firms, custodians, prime brokers and other service providers.
• Oversee production of client reporting and checks of Fund NAV reports.
• Coordinate and validate all work delivered by the team and assist in designing systems and processes to meet client needs.
• Oversee internal fund projects and collaborate with fund administration IT systems teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Planning & prioritisation

Analytical thinking

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Fund administration IT systems

Job description

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a manager, you will have day-to-day responsibility for a varied portfolio of PE and Debt clients, and have the following responsibilities:

• As the Manager you will use experience you have acquired in the past as well as excellent organisational skills, sound judgment, the ability to prioritise tasks, and strong personal character to help meet client requirements and to ensure the overall fund team performs and grows. Your team will benefit from your good listening skills, tailored coaching, and planning.
• You will act as a central point of contact for your client / clients, capable of identifying and anticipating possible problem areas, you will be able to accurately measure potential risks, and therefore you will be able to offer suitable solutions to the client and satisfy their overall needs. You will guarantee all operational aspects of the account (inclusive, for instance, of client invoicing) and you will be responsible for the financial monitoring of the client portfolio.
• You will manage the relationships with other service providers in the industry, including auditors, law firms, custodians, and prime brokers.
• You will have responsibility for the production of client reporting and checking of Fund NAV reports.
• You will oversee the coordination and validation all work delivered by the team; you will assist in design of systems and process to meet the client needs.
• You will oversee some internal fund projects and work closely with the fund administration IT systems to provide fund servicing solutions.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You are fully qualified (e.g. ACA, ACCA).
• You have 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience in a Fund Accounting role) including NAV calculation, transfer Agent and investor servicing, and tax compliance.
• Experience in UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• High level of experience with consolidation, IFRS / FRS accounting and financial statements preparation.
• Experience of fund administration IT systems.
• You can act on your own initiative and lead a team of fund administration professionals.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Alter Domus Privacy notice can be reviewed via Alter Domus webpage: https://alterdomus.com/privacy-notice/

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