Our client is seeking a Fund Platform Associate, Accountant to support the finance and operational activities of their investment fund platform. This full-time role involves managing the day-to-day operations of investment funds across various asset classes such as Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Venture Capital, and Real Estate. The successful candidate will provide oversight and control of externally administered asset holding and SPV structures, support deal execution, asset management, cash management, and financial reporting activities. Click here to read more.
Job Duties:
- Provide financial and operational control for Investment Partnerships, including HoldCo, fund structures, and related SPVs for Real Estate, Private Equity, and Venture Capital.
- Oversee and control regulated entities, including monitoring due diligence.
- Produce, reconcile, and analyse monthly financial and operational performance, including KPIs and consolidation of multi-currency entities.
- Monitor fund performance against KPIs.
- Handle operational duties, including capital calls, capital distributions, and liquidity management.
- Provide key reporting to corporate functions, group, and local boards, including in-depth analysis and investment support.
- Liaise with external vendors, including auditors and third-party administrators.
- Manage and oversee the Portfolio Management System and associated systems.
- Assist with audits (internal/external) and contribute to ad-hoc projects as required.
- Provide transaction support for new investments/divestments in the relevant asset class.
- Assist with KYC and due diligence requests during the external party onboarding process.
- Oversee the NAV (Net Asset Value) process, ensuring accuracy in daily, weekly, and monthly NAVs produced by fund administrators.
- Support the annual audit and planning process for funds and asset-holding SPVs.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 2-3 years of post-qualification experience.
- Experience in fund administration, investment management, operations, accounting, or financial analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Familiarity with financial management systems and databases used for maintaining statutory records and financial information.
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, such as transaction support, financial reporting, and corporate administration.
- Ability to support due diligence and risk assessments during transactions and entity management.
- Analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and coordinate with various departments across multiple jurisdictions.
- Demonstrates initiative and possesses a strong work ethic.
What You’ll Love:
You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing investment firm, gaining exposure to a variety of asset classes and financial processes. This role allows you to work with senior leadership, external vendors, and teams across jurisdictions. You will contribute to the success of high-performing investment funds while honing your financial expertise in a fast-paced environment. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from ongoing career development opportunities.
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