A rewarding career opportunity for a private equity specialist to assist with the set-up/onboarding and subsequent ongoing accounting of private equity funds, in a leading bank that operates on a global scale. You will be inspired to focus on innovative ways to drive the business forward and will be part of a team who are encouraged to work in a creative environment.
In response to delivering an excellent service to the clients you can expect to receive a highly competitive flexible benefits package.
As a private equity specialist you will be responsible for the fund valuation, investor reporting and accounting services provided to clients. In this role you will report to the Associate Director of private equity accounting services, ensuring that the provision of accounting services are aligned with the clients service level agreement, all internal and external deadlines are considered and met and all operational policies, procedures and checklists are followed.
Responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the drafting and reviewing of service level agreements incorporating measurable and meaningful key performance indicators
Overseeing and being actively involved in the day-to-day servicing of private equity fund clients
Supervising the accurate, efficient and timely delivery of all valuations, capital accounts, quarterly statements and annual financial statements
Assisting the onboarding deal team with the set-up and take-on process of any new private equity business
Building strong working relationships with external parties related to the fund
Experience and skills required:
Experience within the finance industry and specifically experience in private equity fund accounting preparation
Hold a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA/ACA)
Experience in people management
Excellent working knowledge of fund accounting practices and standards, particularly IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
Sound analytical skills and strong problem solving skills with an excellent awareness of commercial and risk management based client solutions
If you’d like to find out more information about this opportunity, please call us on 01534 626777 or email jobs@rowlands.co.uk
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