Lead Structural Accountant

Intermediate Capital Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading investment firm as a Scheme Fund Accountant where you will contribute to shaping a new team. This role requires keen attention to detail and offers an opportunity to work in Fund Administration, Private Equity, and Asset Management. If you thrive in collaborative and dynamic environments, apply to make a significant impact in this exciting position!

Benefits

Wellbeing support for mental and physical health

Inclusivity in the workplace

Long-term sustainability benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Fund Administration or Asset Management.
• Experience with UK, European, or Asian closed-end fund structures.
• Strong knowledge of fund financials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and regulatory reporting including audits.
• Manage accounting entries and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead quarterly forecast processes and coordinate fund GPs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Operational Excellence

Team Player

Financial Modeling

Education

BSc/Ba

ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualifications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Work Pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Department: Rock

What the Hiring Manager says….

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Scheme Fund Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess high attention to detail and be qualified, preferably with ACA/ACCA. Candidates should have a proven track record in Fund Administration, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Asset Management, Co-Investment/Carried Interests, or Accounting, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about this opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic business, we encourage you to apply and become a valued team member.

Summary of our opportunity

Join our newly established team on an exciting journey. As a member, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the team’s direction, contribute your expertise, and make a significant impact from the ground up. We seek passionate individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to help build something extraordinary.

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Oversee entity-level financial, tax reporting, and regulatory reporting, including audits.
• Manage administrators to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, reflecting insights from the wider team.
• Ensure the accurate processing of accounting entries related to transactions and bank activities, adhering to accounting standards.
• Conduct thorough reconciliation of new fund schemes to legal documentation, ensuring alignment and accuracy between fund structures and legal agreements. Document processes and maintain records for audit and compliance.
• Lead quarterly forecast processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and prepare forecast models accurately and on time.
• Manage all company secretarial duties, including facilitating board meetings and ensuring compliance with corporate governance. Coordinate filings and submissions to regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee the Investran control framework and Employee Incentive Plan (“EIP”), ensuring their effectiveness, integrity, and compliance. Continuously assess controls and implement improvements to mitigate risks and enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate fund GPs for fund closings, ensuring seamless transitions and timely completion of finance transfers (Plc/EBT).
• Support the Four-Eye review process for Limited Partnership Agreements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and legal compliance.
• Manage cash and liquidity, including bridge facilities and covenant reporting.
• Support the implementation of new in-house systems and procedures.

Key Requirements/Qualifications

You should have demonstrable experience in:

• BSc/Ba, preferably with ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications.
• Experience with UK, European, or Asian closed-end fund structures, particularly with Lux GAAP.
• Experience in Fund Administration, Private Equity & Venture Capital, Asset Management, Co-Investment/Carried Interests, or Accounting.
• Operational excellence and meticulous attention to detail are critical.
• Strong team player, comfortable working in a collaborative, consultative environment.
• Strong knowledge of fund financials and reporting issues.
• Conscientious with excellent diligence.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, and proficiency in PowerPoint.

Our Global Benefits Framework is centered around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting mental, physical, and financial health, as well as lifestyle needs.
• Inclusivity – Purposeful and competitive, regardless of who or where you are.
• Longevity – Designed for long-term sustainability.