Senior Fund Accountant (m/f)

Company description

Our client, an international Funds and Corporate services provider, is currently looking for the following profile:

Senior Fund Accountant (m/f)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and administer a client’s portfolio active in the funds industry including real estate, private equity and “traditional” funds

• Support the production of monthly management reporting focusing on quality and timeliness of activities currently outsourced and overall performance including risk rating, contractual status and future activities to migrate

• Maintain the relevant outsourcing governance framework documentation

• Assist the Management in completing due diligence reports on each outsourced location annually

• Work with both the home country and outsourced entity to ensure appropriate training is completed

• Ensure changes in operational activities are reflected in delegated services and SLAs

• 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 awareness, 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 at all levels ensuring any escalated issues are resolved quickly and effectively within agreed timescales

• Review client structures, complete review processes for client entities, remain aware of risk exposure, including the fulfilment of responsibilities under the review procedures

• 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 behaviors

Required profile

Profile

• Degree educated in Finance or Accounting

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in a similar oversight position within a financial services company, or accounting firm, or audit company

• Consolidation knowledge is an asset

• Familiar with Luxembourg's regulations

• Previous experience/exposure to Private Equity/Real Estate funds is a distinct advantage

• Knowledge of Lux GAAP/IFRS

• Fluency in English is mandatory – any other languages will be a plus 

• PC literate – BOB 50, Viewpoint and/or InvestOne is an asset

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work on own initiative and to be highly disciplined