Senior Private Equity Fund Accountant

Overview

• Contribute to a leading private equity fund administration team, gaining exposure to diverse fund lifecycles and top-tier sponsors.
• Drive process improvements and expand expertise in private equity fund accounting and reporting standards.
• Work in a hybrid environment combining in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Engage in critical tasks such as financial statement preparation, tax calculations, and investment structure analysis.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure operational integrity and client service excellence.
• Participate in training initiatives and assist in onboarding new funds and employees.
• Utilize advanced accounting knowledge to manage complex fund structures and allocations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Analyze accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including consolidated reports with footnotes.
• Calculate carried interest, profits, and losses according to fund agreements.
• Set up investment structures, including holding companies and tax blockers.
• Determine current and deferred tax expenses and related liabilities.
• Assist in transitioning and setting up new funds while training new employees.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain high standards of technical excellence.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Economics, or Finance is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in private equity fund accounting.
• Knowledge of consolidations with non-controlling interest is essential.
• Proficiency in realized and unrealized waterfall allocations is required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are necessary.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work arrangement.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.