Senior Fund Accountant

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. 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  

As a member of the Private Equity team, you will be accountable for efficient processing and review of end-to-end PE funds NAV, including capital events and specifically responsible for:

• Maintaining books and records and calculating fund Net Asset Values
• Reviewing and/or preparing NAV calculations and investor allocations for capital calls, distributions, equalizations and signing off on work performed by Officers/junior staff
• Reviewing and/or calculating carried interest/performance/incentive fees
• Reviewing and/or preparing financial statements and associated reports, including performance metrics
• Assist Assistant Managers to coordinate team to meet recurring and ad-hoc client deliverables, including year-end process with respect to audit timelines, financial statement preparation, regulatory filings, tax services etc
• Participating in projects/process optimization that may be defined from time to time in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the business
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administrational tasks as required by your managers or clients

YOUR PROFILE

What we’ll look for on your CV:

• You are bachelor’s/master’s level educated in a relevant area such Finance, Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification – CA, CMA, ACCA or similar is highly preferred

• Minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly in Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration.
• A basic knowledge of accounting for investment products, experience of closed-ended funds in the private equity or debt space will be considered as an asset.
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems such as eFront tool and knowledge on PE EMEA fund structure along with LUX GAAP is an added advantage – Applicable only for PE EMEA
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems such as Investran, Allvue tools and knowledge on PE North America fund structures is an added advantage – Applicable only for PE North America jurisdictions

• Technical Expertise: Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail.

• A team player who is able to manage individual responsibilities
• Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.)
• You possess team spirit, a capacity to build strong client relationships, and take initiative to act without waiting for direction (when appropriate).

What will make you stand out in a crowd:

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), organized, and flexible.
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate.
• Intellectual curiosity and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ambitions with a high level of energy and commitment and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, especially numerical.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available 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 

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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