Associate, Group Accounting

Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €89bn. The Permira private equity funds make both buyout and growth equity investments in four key sectors:
Technology, Consumer, Healthcare and Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €25 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.

Role Overview
The accountant supports the Financial Controller within Group Accounting function in the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities of Permira's Alternative Investment Fund Manager(“AIFM”) located in Luxembourg, as well as its international operations, including its branches and representative office located oversees.

The role provides broad exposure to the financial operations of the AIFM across multiple jurisdictions, covering entity accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, statutory and management reporting, audit, tax and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Controller and other members of Firm Finance network, the role is expected to develop a strong understanding of the AIFM's financial operations and control environment, progressively taking ownership of key accounting and reporting processes, and assisting in the strengthening of the control environment of the entities.

Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Accounting and Reporting

Support the Controller in the day-to-day accounting, data postings and month-end close process for the Luxembourg AIFM, its branches and representative office.

Prepare and maintain reconciliations (bank, intercompany, balance sheet and other control accounts), investigating and resolving discrepancies with other team members, where appropriate.

Support the preparation of monthly and periodic management and Group reporting for the AIFM, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Group policies, templates and deadlines.

Help maintain accurate coding and classification of transactions in line with the Group's chart of accounts and accounting policies.

Support the accounting and monitoring of transactions between the AIFM, its branches and representative office and other Permira entities, as applicable.

Support the Controller in maintaining appropriate financial controls and documentation across the AIFM and its international operations.

2. Audit, Statutory Reporting and Tax Compliance

Assist with audit requests, ensuring deliverables are completed in line with agreed timelines.

Assist in the preparation of statutory financial statements and support the coordination of statutory and financial audits under the guidance of the Controller.

Assist with tax, VAT and other regulatory or compliance-related financial filings applicable to the AIFM, working with internal teams and external advisors as required.

Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counter parties, including auditors, tax advisors and other service providers, on day-to-day accounting and reporting matters, escalating more complex matters to the Controller.

3. Process improvement and cross-functional collaboration

Contribute to the improvement and standardisation of accounting processes, reporting templates and controls across the AIFM and its international operations.

Maintain clear, well-organised documentation to support audit readiness, regulatory requirements and continuity of knowledge.

Undertake ad hoc analysis and project support relating to the AIFM as requested by the Controller or…