Description:

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to support Private Equity fund structures across the EMEA region. The role involves end-to-end fund accounting, NAV oversight, regulatory reporting, and close coordination with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, and legal firms. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on PE fund experience, and the ability to manage complex fund operations independently.

Key Responsibilities:

- Actively participate in the setup and onboarding of new fund structures, coordinating with tax advisors, legal counsel, notaries, and other external parties

- Manage day-to-day fund operations, including interaction with investors, fund managers, administrators, and third-party service providers

- Maintain fund books and records and prepare periodic financial, management, and regulatory reports for fund entities

- Prepare and review Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, capital calls, distributions, management fees, accruals, and waterfalls

- Support preparation of year-end financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and manage the audit process end-to-end

- Review tax returns, tax provisions, and balances, and liaise with tax authorities and external tax advisors as required

- Ensure accurate time recording and client billing, in line with internal policies and client agreements

- Proactively take ownership of additional responsibilities, process improvements, and administrative tasks as required by management or clients

- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders across jurisdictions

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. Master's preferred.

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Private Equity fund accounting, with at least 2+ years in a review-focused role

- Proven hands-on experience in:

- Reviewing Private Equity fund financial statements

- NAV calculations and investor reporting

- Capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations

- Management fees, accruals, and expense allocations

- Strong understanding of the fund industry, valuation concepts, and accounting principles

- Working knowledge of investment accounting, including exposure to closed-ended funds (Private Equity, Real Estate, or Private Debt preferred)

- Familiarity with financial instruments such as equities, bonds, derivatives, options, futures, and CFDs, and their accounting treatment

- Prior experience in fund administration, audit, or fiduciary services is highly desirable

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong analytical and review skills with attention to detail

- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities

- Client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships

- Proactive attitude with the confidence to take initiative when appropriate

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

- Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across geographies