Senior Fund Accountant, Private Debt

An exciting opportunity to join an established private debt fund manager in central London. A broad role awaits you to review and oversee fund accounts prepared by external administrators and to mentor junior accountants in the team. You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with requisite fund accounting experience gained from within Private Equity or Private Debt funds.

The Role:

• Detailed review of quarterly and annual fund and SPV accounts prepared by administrators.
• Review fund drawdown and distribution notices to LPs.
• Oversee management fee calculations, fund invoicing and payments.
• Liaise with the auditors regarding audit of the annual accounts.
• Assist in reviewing investor tax reporting (US, UK).
• Liaise with administrators on KYC items across all vehicles / structures.
• Assist with ad hoc investor queries.
• Working with the asset management team to maintain accurate loan data.
• Ensure smooth operation of payment and loan authorisation processes.
• Review borrower loan statements prepared by administrator.
• Maintain Fund / Loan performance models (actual and forecast).
• Cash-flow forecasting, liquidity and treasury work.

Requirements:

• You must be degree educated and be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Current/previous experience in a fund accounting role within Private Debt or Private Equity
• Excellent all round interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, flexible approach with the ability to work as part of a small team and use your initiative.

Additional:

• Highly competitive basic salary and bonus on offer
• You must be eligible to work in the UK
• Please only apply if you meet the criteria stated