Fund Services Assistant Manager - EMEA

Alter Domus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional accreditations support

Flexible holidays

Birthday day off

Mentoring program

Employee Share Plan

EAP – 24/7 support

Sports & social committees

Local location benefits

Job summary

Alter Domus is seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant lead in the Private Equity team to oversee end-to-end NAV delivery, including capital events, annual financials, and audit readiness. You will mentor a team, manage quarterly and annual financial statements under LUX/UK GAAP/IFRS, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 10+ years in financial services accounting, PE fund experience, and strong stakeholder management. Hybrid work model with global benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in accounting/finance or professional qualification (CA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent).
• 10+ years in accounting for financial services, esp. Private Equity/Asset Management.
• Supervisory experience with 3-4 years managing staff and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end NAV delivery, including capital events and annual financials.
• Review and approve capital activity and ensure side letters and investor economics compliance.
• Implement internal controls and drive process improvements for audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in accounting/finance

Tools

e-front

BoB50

Yardi

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, 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 member of the Private Equity team, you will be accountable for an efficient processing and review of end-to-end PE funds NAV delivery, including capital events, annual financials, support year end audit process and specifically supports the team during process migration to India CDC and overseeing the NAV delivery:

• Supervise and mentor a team of Fund Accountant and Senior Fund Accountant, ensuring strong technical capability and client service orientation
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial statements under LUX/UK GAAP/IFRS, including partner capital accounts and waterfall allocations.
• Review and approve capital activity (calls, distributions, equalizations) and ensure compliance with side letters and bespoke investor economics
• Implement and monitor internal controls for an efficient NAV accounting process and exception management to maintain audit readiness
• Identify and execute process improvements to reduce cycle times and enhance reporting accuracy
• Support system optimization initiatives (e-Front, and other Nav accounting tools) and other NAV process automation projects
• Sign off as reviewer on SOC1 checklist and support SOC external audit requests
• Ensure compliance with internal audit procedures and requests
• Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input; and
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the governing agreement(s) between Alter Domus, the clients and their investors
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in accounting, Finance, any other professional accounting qualification (i.e. CA, CMA or ACCA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration
• Supervisory skills with experience in managing and/or leading staff for 3-4 years and should have conducted minimum 1 performance appraisal cycle for junior staff
• Private equity fund experience, Exposure to complex fund structure (Luxembourg/Ireland/UK or other EMEA region funds.
• Expertise inLUX/UK GAAP/IFRS, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and investor economics.
• Familiarity with PE accounting platforms (e-Front, BoB50, Yardi) is highly preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to perform multiple projects, navigate unexpected challenges, and bring about viable solutions that provide the best results.

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
• 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

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcomling recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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