Address An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Portfolio Accountant/Senior Portfolio Accountant(dependent on experience), which offers a highly sought after career opportunity to work in both a finance and operations capacity. The role will include the day to day running of two global fund-of-fund structures. This position is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Preparation and review of investor reporting (monthly, quarterly and annual) for fund structures
- Oversight of third-party administrators and external auditors
- Fund and investment level performance analysis
- Valuation of investments
- Calculation of performance fees
- Presenting at various boards and oversight committees
- Liquidity monitoring, forecasts, credit facility management, investor drawdowns and distributions
- Calculation of foreign currency hedging requirements
- Assisting the Investment Operations, Investment, Tax and Legal teams on deal support, including operational due diligence
- Preparing ad-hoc financial analysis
- Updating records and systems to account for Assets Under Management (AUM), transactions, and fees billable, reconciliations etc
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls and leading the design and implementation of control improvements
Key Skills/Experience
- ACA / ACCA qualified with up to 3 years Post Qualified Experience (PQE)
- Prior experience with Big Four or top tier accountancy firm, or experience at a real estate or private equity at a fund manager or through audit experience preferred
- Strong financial control and analytical skills are essential
- Good problem-solving, excellent attention to details and strong excel skills are essential
- Proactive and able to organise your own work and schedule, with ability to meet deadlines
- Team player – able to work effectively and collaboratively within a small, dedicated team but also with the external service providers (ie. administrators)
- Ability to prioritise and work across multiple projects
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