Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting

Job description

The position of Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting is part of the Fund Accounting team and is responsible for managing a portfolio of closed-end private equity funds and related structures. The role supports the manager in overseeing financial reporting, reviewing the work of junior staff, and maintaining high-quality accounting records in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.

Main tasks

• Managing a portfolio of closed-end private equity funds and related structures, including assuming responsibility for specific funds and related entities, as well as the services provided to them.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records in accordance with articles of incorporation, laws, regulations, accounting standards, and market best practices (e.g., IFRS/UK GAAP), including annual and quarterly financial reports, investor capital accounts, reconciliations, performance fee calculations, and other required financial information.
• Retrieve transaction information from internal and external contacts, extract the necessary accounting data, and ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded in the income statement and the relevant accounting records.
• Ensure that all accounting records and files (both physical and digital) are up to date, accurate, and of high quality.
• Communicate with administrators on the team to ensure that each client’s accounting and financial reporting requirements are met and that clients receive a consistent, professional service.
• Communicate with clients, investors, investment advisors/managers, custodians, legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and internal/external auditors to ensure that fund management complies with the fund’s objectives and EFG’s contractual, regulatory, and legal obligations.
• Assistance with onboarding new clients, including setting up customized procedures and completing documentation.
• Ensure effective time tracking, billing, and accounts payable management, and enter time entries into timesheets on a weekly basis to meet the department's goals and financial targets.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in accordance with local regulatory requirements and Group and local policies and procedures, escalating any deviations to the team manager.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• A relevant academic degree or enrollment in such a program (e.g., ACCA, ACA).
• Strong practical understanding of accounting and auditing for private equity and venture capital funds, including IFRS reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Practical experience with Front Invest or a similar fund system is an advantage.
• Proven ability to effectively manage workloads and people while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and orally.

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