About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Vice President - Private Equity Fund Accounting professional to lead and manage core private equity fund accounting operations. This is a senior leadership role requiring deep domain expertise in PE fund accounting, team management, and client relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain books and records and calculate fund Net Asset Values (NAVs).
- Coordinate and review financial statements and associated reports, including performance metrics for monthly/quarterly reporting.
- Coordinate and review calculations of carried interest, performance, and incentive fees.
- Coordinate and review calculations and investor allocations for capital calls, distributions, and equalisations.
- Coordinate and review partner capital account statements.
- Coordinate processing of payments and other transactions.
- Supervise junior staff, reviewing and signing off on work performed.
- Act as primary day-to-day contact with clients and other fund participants.
- Work closely with the Investor Relations team to respond to investor queries and disseminate capital activity and other investor notices.
- Maintain relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, auditors, and other fund participants.
- Assist auditors and other fund participants and advisers.
- Participate in presentations to existing and prospective clients.
- Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including Service Level Agreements.
- Participate in projects related to the continuing expansion and evolution of the business.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 13+ years of experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management, or Fund Administration.
- Core Private Equity fund accounting experience is mandatory (no reconciliation or admin profiles).
- Experienced in reviewing and preparing general ledger and financial statements.
- Established knowledge of consolidations under IFRS.
- Team management experience is mandatory - must have managed teams (mention current on-paper team size and relevant years of experience).
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (verbal and written).
- Motivated, bright, and diligent individual driven to meet deadlines.
- Strong team player able to manage individual responsibilities.
- Sound judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- User experience with enterprise accounting systems.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements, please apply with your updated CV.
Please mention in your application:
- Current on-paper team size.
- Total years of team management experience.
- Number of people currently managing.
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