Purpose of the role:
This role will involve delivering the financial reporting requirements for a high-profile, complex private equity client, which may include a range of fund structures.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare financial statements for a wide range of client structures and differing complexity to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS standards
- Prepare and review Net Asset Values
- Compile and review a full file of working papers for all financial statements prepared
- Liaise with Auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of client-specific accounting procedures
- Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide the required information
- Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required
- Oversight of more junior Accountants and Trainees
- Ensure team adherence to internal company procedures
- Development/enhancement of team-specific procedures
- Prepare drawdown, equalisation and distribution files
- Analyse and interpret transaction documentation
Skills required:
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- At least 2 years PQE
- Direct experience of producing financial statements for a variety of fund types within various jurisdictions
- Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS
- Experience of developing and coaching others on a one to one basis
- Good knowledge and understanding of current industry legislation and regulation and working practices