Senior Manager – Fund Accounting
Posted 2 days ago by Skillfinder International
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Luxembourg
Summary: The Senior Manager in Fund Accounting will join the Private Equity and Real Estate Solutions (PERES) team, focusing on a hybrid role that combines technical expertise with hands-on involvement in fund accounting. This position requires direct client oversight and mentoring of junior staff while ensuring high-quality outputs and compliance with internal processes. The role emphasizes operational leadership, client relationship management, and team support. Candidates should possess extensive experience in fund accounting, particularly with alternative investment fund structures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and resolve complex technical topics in fund accounting.
- Provide hands-on support and decision-making on technical matters.
- Review accounting files and NAV calculations in detail, including complex elements such as performance fees, management fees, waterfall models, etc.
- Guarantee timely, accurate production and strict adherence to internal processes.
- Participate in client calls, offering clear technical explanations and driving process improvements.
- Monitor KPIs and implement continuous operational enhancements.
- Communicate and enforce process changes across the team.
- Contribute to transformation and efficiency projects.
- Act as the primary escalation point for clients and intermediaries.
- Build strong, trust-based client relationships.
- Anticipate client needs and ensure satisfaction through proactive engagement.
- Maintain professionalism and clarity in all interactions.
- Work closely with operational teams daily.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, especially during technical reviews.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Motivate and support team members during challenges.
- Drive skill development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 10 years in fund accounting, with strong exposure to alternative investment fund structures.
- Full mastery of NAV calculation processes, including investor-side and depositary-side operations.
- Ability to interpret legal documentation related to fund structures.
- Strong understanding of alternative investment structures and accounting implications.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous.
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Strong autonomy combined with team spirit.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive, responsible, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of GP3/GPC (NeoXam).
- Full professional proficiency in French and English.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Luxembourg
Country: Luxembourg
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Senior Manager – Fund Accounting
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager in Fund Accounting to join our Private Equity and Real Estate Solutions (PERES) team. This hybrid role supports structures that blend UCITS-like features with alternative investment fund characteristics.
This is not a purely managerial position. We need someone who combines deep technical expertise, hands-on involvement, direct client oversight, and the ability to support and guide junior staff—including active participation in day-to-day production when required.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality outputs, maintaining client satisfaction, addressing client requests, and ensuring compliance with internal processes and contractual obligations.
Experience Required- Minimum 10 years in fund accounting, with strong exposure to alternative investment fund structures.
- Lead and resolve complex technical topics in fund accounting.
- Provide hands-on support and decision-making on technical matters.
- Review accounting files and NAV calculations in detail, including complex elements such as performance fees, management fees, waterfall models, etc.
- Guarantee timely, accurate production and strict adherence to internal processes.
- Participate in client calls, offering clear technical explanations and driving process improvements.
- Monitor KPIs and implement continuous operational enhancements.
- Communicate and enforce process changes across the team.
- Contribute to transformation and efficiency projects.
- Act as the primary escalation point for clients and intermediaries.
- Build strong, trust-based client relationships.
- Anticipate client needs and ensure satisfaction through proactive engagement.
- Maintain professionalism and clarity in all interactions.
- Work closely with operational teams daily.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, especially during technical reviews.
- Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Motivate and support team members during challenges.
- Drive skill development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Full mastery of NAV calculation processes, including:
- Investor-side (liability) and Depositary-side (asset) operations.
- Standard and bespoke waterfall models and NAV per share calculations.
- Complex management fee and variable fee structures.
- Ability to interpret legal documentation related to fund structures.
- Strong understanding of alternative investment structures and accounting implications.
- Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and rigorous.
- Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
- Strong autonomy combined with team spirit.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive, responsible, and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
- Hands-on mindset: ready to assist operationally when needed.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of GP3/GPC (NeoXam).
- Full professional proficiency in French and English.
- A leader who is both strategic and operational.
- A professional combining technical excellence, client leadership, and team proximity.
- Someone equally comfortable reviewing complex files, coaching juniors, managing escalations, and engaging directly with clients.