Fund Accountant - Private Equity FTC

Summary: The role of Junior Fund Accountant involves joining the Private Markets team within a pensions fund, requiring a fully qualified individual with Private Equity experience. The position is a 15-month fixed-term contract focused on ensuring compliance with accounting standards and managing investment data. Key responsibilities include conducting NAV reviews, liaising with service providers, and preparing financial statements. Strong analytical skills and experience in investment accounting are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular pooled fund Net Asset Value (NAV) reviews to ensure private investment accounting complies with accounting and industry standards.
• Adhere to documented procedures to ensure process completeness and accuracy.
• Liaise with third-party administrators to resolve outstanding actions identified through accounting and investment data reviews.
• Participate in regular oversight meetings with service providers.
• Oversee portfolio management and investment data systems to ensure information is accurate and complete.
• Work with service providers to resolve data issues and support updates requested by internal investment and performance teams.
• Conduct analytical reviews of audited financial statements for underlying investment funds, including analysis of fees and expenses.
• Prepare and post accounting transactions related to special purpose investment vehicles.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from internal and external stakeholders within agreed service levels.
• Prepare financial statements for selected investment vehicles.
• Review year-end audited financial statements prepared by third-party administrators for pooled investment funds.
• Liaise with auditors and manage audit queries.
• Set up new securities and funds within private markets portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with investment teams and act as a key point of contact.
• Provide operational and accounting support to investment teams during acquisitions and disposals.

Key Skills:

• Strong private markets or private equity investment accounting experience (infrastructure exposure beneficial).
• Experience in financial reporting within an investment environment.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple levels.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Relevant professional accounting qualification (or working towards qualification) desirable.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with investment data platforms or portfolio management systems advantageous.
• Suitable for candidates from fund administration or asset management background.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other