Job Description
A Private Equity Fund Accounting Manager will be required to manage the closed end fund accounting process within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supervision and guidance of a Private Equity Director and Managing Director. They will manage the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations. They will assist in the development of client relationships and will require a detailed understanding of the service requirements for closed end fund administration.
Key Accountabilities of the Role
The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary depending on both client structure, client requirements and business needs.
Responsible for the day to day management of the Private Equity team including:
- Capital Call and Distribution Processing
- Investor Allocations, waterfall creation and maintenance
- Performance reporting including IRRs
- Preparation of net asset value calculations and financial statements
- Ad hoc client and investor reporting
- Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Private Equity Director to ensure consistency of service.
- Ensure the assigned accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment.
- Manage and develop client teams of up to 10 employees
- Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator.
- Develop and improve workflows and procedures.
- Review fee calculations and profit and loss allocations.
- Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits including preparation of fund financial statements.
- Investigate accounting implications of new products.
- Manage and complete client onboarding and transition
- Participate in development and presentation of fund accounting training.
- Manage private equity recruitment and performance evaluations.
- Responsible for fostering a collaborative team environment and developing the team’s growth as a whole.
- Responsible for supporting education and training among the team.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholder groups
- HedgeServ operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee. As such a Private Equity Fund Accounting Manager should be flexible and willing to adapt.
Education
- Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree.
- Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good people manager with the ability to coach and develop a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently
- Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Strong systems, product and process knowledge – Investran experience ideal
- Committed to delivery of results
- Strong Client focus and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to positively influence team morale
- Take ownership of designated tasks on an individual and team basis
- Act as a role model for HedgeServ Ltd
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration Firm with at least 2 of those at supervisor level is desired. Alternative Hedge Fund experience may be considered.
What we offer
- Premium Health Insurance
- Sports Club Membership
- My Benefit – Cafeteria System
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Support
- Active Sports and Social Committee
- Life & Travel Insurance