Senior Private Equity Accountant - GAAP Expert (Hybrid)

Gen II Fund Services; Guernsey (WY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gen II Fund Services in Guernsey is seeking an experienced fund accountant to prepare annual financial statements for private equity funds and related entities under UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS. You will also prepare quarterly statements, review journals, maintain ledgers and support audits.

You will mentor junior staff, develop team procedures, and ensure ISAE 3402 controls are followed while meeting deadlines and liaising with clients and auditors.

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards ACCA/ACA or equivalent.
• 2–3 years accounting experience, preferably in financial services.
• Experience producing financial statements under UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS.
• Experience coaching and developing others one-to-one.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements for PE funds and related entities under major GAAP.
• Prepare quarterly fund financial statements and investors’ capital accounts.
• Review journals and maintain general ledgers.
• Compile NAV packs and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure statements meet client, statutory and regulatory deadlines.
• Attend client meetings and assist with accounting matters as required.
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects as needed.
• Oversee and develop junior accountants and trainees.
• Support ISAE 3402 control environment and internal procedures.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Mentoring

Excel proficiency

Audit liaison

Education

ACCA/ACA in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Gen II Fund Services in Guernsey is seeking an experienced fund accountant to prepare annual financial statements for private equity funds and related entities under UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS. You will also prepare quarterly statements, review journals, maintain ledgers and support audits.

You will mentor junior staff, develop team procedures, and ensure ISAE 3402 controls are followed while meeting deadlines and liaising with clients and auditors.