Senior Fund Accountant

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. 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.

Here in Alter Domus we are currently looking for Senior Fund Accountants to join our teams. We offer a dynamic and international corporate atmosphere as well as the benefit of customized training adapted to your needs throughout your career.

• You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.
• You will be an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for the quality of the work carried out for the client.
• Taking an active part in the initial setup of any new funds take-on and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set up process.
• Overseeing the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence files.
• 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.
• Preparing the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports.
• Coordinate and arranging investor servicing, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions as well as issuance of shareholder statements.
• Organising and participating in board meetings and shareholders' meetings.
• Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and maintaining relevant contacts with the tax authorities.
• Accurately record all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure the clients are correctly invoiced.
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administrational tasks as required by your managers or clients.

• Several years of experience in Private Equity, Real Estate or Debt Fund Administration, including NAV calculation, Transfer Agent and investor servicing, tax compliance, etc.
• Experience of UK FRS and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience of consolidations and other accounting standards would be considered an asset.
• Strong academic background, qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) preferred.
• Good communication skills, organised and flexible.
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate.
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.

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 such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 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

Equity in every sense of the word. 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 understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.