Finance Accounting Officer - US

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the implementation and administration of a portfolio of client holding, financing, intellectual property and real estate companies with specific responsibility for:

• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the companies and responding to client requests, under the supervision of a Senior Officer;
• Maintaining company books and preparing periodic reports;
• Preparing statutory financial statements and assisting the Senior Officer with the preparation answers to auditors' requests;
• Preparing periodic tax and VAT returns and maintaining contact with the relevant tax authorities and tax advisers;
• Preparing documentation for the Board and Shareholders' meetings;
• Pro-actively taking on additional responsibilities and administration tasks as required by your managers or clients.

YOUR PROFILE:

What we’ll look for on your CV:

• Strong academic background, preferably with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit or Economics;
• Relevant experience within the fields of accounting or audit;
• Fluent in English;
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.

What will make you stand out in a crowd:

• Good communication skills, organised and flexible;
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate;
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines;
• Knowledge of French or German (both written and spoken).

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave 
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word 

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.  

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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