Senior Fund Accountant – Fund Accounting Services

ROLE OVERIVEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

The role holder will be required to administer a client portfolio, under the supervision of a Line Manager.  They should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the client’s portfolio, including risk awareness, relationship management and contractual and statutory obligations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide oversight and administer client’s portfolio active in the funds industry including, amongst others, strategies real estate and private equity funds.
• Support the production of monthly management reporting covering the overall performance, focussing on quality and timeliness of activities done locally but also outsourced.
• Support the production of Lux GAAP and IFRS periodic NAV for the various funds together any specific reporting including budget preparation and any ad hoc as requested by clients.
• Coordinate on year-end audits and review year-end financial statements.
• Monitor cash payment transactions for clients.
• Follow up and assist for all regulatory reporting of clients.
• Perform oversight on the relevant outsourced providers in line with the governance framework.
• Build strong working relationships with management and staff across all functions to achieve oversight objectives.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the fund structure, client’s portfolio, including risk exposures, relationship management and contractual and statutory obligations.
• Act as the main relationship contact within the defined area of responsibility and establish and maintain close relationships, ensuring any escalated issues are resolved quickly and effectively within agreed timescales.
• Be aware and adhere to contractual and statutory obligations under the Group’s policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the Group’s core values and expected behaviours.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2 years proven experience in a similar oversight position in a financial services company or similar experience acquired in accounting firm or audit company in Luxembourg.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance related area and /or studying for a professional accounting qualification.
• Consolidation knowledge is an asset.
• Previous experience/exposure to Private Equity/Real Estate funds is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of Lux GAAP/IFRS Accounting Principles.
• Familiar with Luxembourg regulations.
• Able to fluently communicate in English, both in writing and verbally, other languages will be an asset.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel. Experience with Viewpoint, InvestOne, Investran software is an asset.
• Proven analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Organized, open-minded, flexible, and work as a team player.
• Demonstrate motivation, good organisational capabilities, excellent client service attitude and proactivity.
• Regularly exhibit behaviours associated with our core value such as engagement, integrity and solutions driven.