Investment Accountant

MN Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MNCIFA); London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Private Equity firm is seeking an Investment Accountant to enhance their finance team in London. This opportunity offers substantial exposure to various financial aspects, enabling professional growth and development. Candidates should possess accounting qualifications and have strong Excel skills, aimed at contributing effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or on the journey to be qualified.
• Practice trained or Fund Accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor internal document receipts for accuracy.
• Manage process timelines and own key deliverables.
• Collaborate on monthly valuation reporting.

Skills

Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Goodman Masson are searching for an Investment Accountant to join a leading global Private Equity firm. This is a great opportunity for an accountant to gain unrivalled exposure to the Private Equity industry.

They provide an excellent environment for development, learning, and growth, offering a wide scope of responsibilities and exposure to all facets within finance. The role also involves serving as a trusted business partner to both the company and external service providers to accomplish business objectives. The ideal candidate will be vibrant and energetic, preferring dynamism over the rigid hierarchical corporate atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor internal document receipts against those of their administrators, meticulously checking for accuracy and addressing any issues promptly;
• Managing process timelines and taking ownership of key deliverables;
• Collaborate across finance for monthly valuation reporting, including running exception reports and analysing large datasets to troubleshoot data integrity issues;
• Overseeing and reviewing underlying valuations of portfolio investments, primarily sourced from GP-provided Capital Accounts, using informed judgement and interpretation;
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure the accuracy of regulatory reporting;
• Facilitating the understanding and onboarding of new deals, particularly around complex structures, to ensure seamless integration;
• Establishing new processes and controls within the business new product platform, particularly focusing on monthly reporting and working with new administrators.

Key Attributes:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or on the journey to be qualified;
• Practice trained and / or Fund Accounting experience (either in house or at an administrator) - preferred;
• Strong Excel skills.

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