Associate Manager – Fund Accounting – Private Markets

• Providing the accounting and reporting function for our growing private markets client base
• Working for a private markets fund manager would be an advantage
• Assist to manage the client deliverables and coordinate with different internal departments in multiple jurisdictions to ensure deadlines are met
• Prepare NAV calculation, audited and unaudited financial statements, partner capital statements, management fee calculation, drawdowns, distributions and the underlying work papers
• Provide input to client service plans, calendars and timelines
• Act as one of the daily points of contact for clients, ensure to communicate promptly and professionally with clients and develop ongoing relationship
• Prepare appropriate material and responses for client meetings and other requests
• Implement new processes and technology to support new business initiatives, improve control and increase operating efficiency
• Develop and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure in a high growth environment, implement high quality processes with strong focus on process development
• Coordinate private markets services across internal functions including Cash, Corporate Secretarial, Legal and AML
• Networking and communicating across Private Markets and associated internal and external businesses; interacting with Risk & Controls, Legal, Implementations and Sales

• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, general ledgers, financial statements
• Knowledge of private markets, net asset value calculations, capital activities
• Team player with the ability to lead – this will be very important as cross-team interaction is critical to the smooth running of the group
• Excellent follow-up, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong client service focus, including the ability to effectively respond to client needs
• University degree, Undergrad or Masters, in Accounting or Business (preferably in Accountancy or another Financial-related program)
• Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, CA or similar) – nearly or fully qualified – would be an advantage
• The skill set to be able to meet internal and external demands and deadlines demonstrating ability to operate on initiative in a controlled environment
• The ability to disseminate relevant information to all key stakeholders

Demonstrates strong expertise in accounting principles, financial statement preparation, and private markets operations, while effectively managing client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and improve efficiency.

• Accounting Principles
• Private Markets Knowledge
• NAV Calculation
• Client Service Focus
• Accounting Qualification

• Financial Statements
• General Ledgers
• Capital Activities
• Management Fee Calculation
• Drawdowns
• Distributions
• Process Development
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving

• Team Player
• Excellent Follow-Up
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Strong Communication

• ACCA
• ACA
• CIMA
• CPA
• CA

• Private Markets
• Client Deliverables
• Cash Management
• Corporate Secretarial
• Legal Compliance
• AML