Fund Accountant

Robert Walters plc; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A dynamic investment firm is seeking a qualified accountant with 4–7 years of experience to join their team in Lisbon. You will conduct financial reviews, prepare investor reports, and manage audits. The ideal candidate has strong financial reporting knowledge and excellent communication skills. Regular travel to London and Luxembourg is expected, and this is a permanent, on-site role.

Qualificações

• Approximately 4–7 years of experience in finance.
• Exposure to financial services preferred; Private Equity experience not essential.
• Strong systems knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct monthly reviews of financial information.
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting.
• Manage year-end audits.

Conhecimentos

Qualified accountant

Financial reporting frameworks knowledge

Analytical mindset

Strong organisational abilities

Excellent written communication

Formação académica

Qualified accountant (ideally Big 4 background)

Ferramentas

Financial modelling skills

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

A dynamic, mid-market European private equity firm with offices across major financial hubs (and new locations planned for 2026) is setting up a European hub in Lisbon, enabling a greater balance of insourced operations and supporting the continued growth of the firm. Over time, the Lisbon hub is expected to centralise many finance and operations functions, offering excellent opportunities for career development and cross-border collaboration.

Our client is an independent private management company that combines seasoned investment analysts with leaders from the sustainability research field. The role is based in Lisbon and supports colleagues in London and Luxembourg.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly reviews of financial information prepared by administrators, analysing variances and addressing unexpected movements.
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting, collaborating with administrators, Investor Relations and the team to ensure high-quality reporting to Limited Partners.
• Deliver quarterly internal Management Information reports for senior leadership.
• Take ownership of year-end financial reporting for the funds, including drafting narrative sections, reviewing administrator-prepared financial statements, and managing the audit process.
• Support the valuations process and partner with investment professionals to report on portfolio company performance.
• Respond to investor requests in close coordination with the Investor Relations team, providing detailed analysis and supporting external announcements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen processes and maintain a best-in-class finance function.
• Manage year-end audits, liaising with external auditors to resolve queries.
• Provide ad-hoc support across finance, investor relations, and investment teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified accountant (ideally Big 4 background) with approximately 4–7 years of experience.
• Previous exposure to financial services is preferred; Private Equity experience is not essential. Experience may come from within industry or professional services (e.g., audit).
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting frameworks (IFRS, US GAAP or Lux GAAP).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data and identify gaps in controls.
• Strong systems knowledge, with financial modelling skills considered a plus.
• Excellent written communication and reporting skills.
• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other European offices.

Note: The role will involve regular travel to London and Luxembourg.

Location: Lisbon, Portugal. Employment type: Permanent. Work arrangement: On-site. Level: Associate. Reference: 0J8H20-4C55B51B. Data posted: 27 de agosto de 2025. Consultant: Madalena Figueiredo.