Fund Accountant - EMEA

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus 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.

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

• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.
• Handling the fund accounts and preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the fund entities.
• Maintaining books and records and calculating fund Net Asset Values.
• Preparing financial statements and associated reports, including performance metrics.
• Calculating carried interest/performance fees.
• Preparing calculations and investor allocations for capital calls, distributions and equalizations.
• Work closely with the Investor Relations team to respond to investor queries and to disseminate capital activity and other investor notices.
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administrational tasks as required by your managers or clients.

Your Profile

• You are bachelor’s/master’s level educated in a relevant area such as Finance or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification – CA, CMA, ACCA or similar is highly preferred.
• 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.
• Minimum of 1 – 5 years’ experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly in Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration.
• Strong accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• A team player who can 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 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.

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

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