Senior Fund Accountant

Job Description:
Manage the day-to-day administration of funds, act as the main client contact, ensure accurate and timely delivery of investor, corporate and transaction work, and support junior administrators.
Education,Knowledge,Skills and Experience
Qualifications required to fulfil the role
Degree in finance, accounting, law, management or equivalent; ACCA, ICSA/CGI or similar in progress or complete is an advantage.
Specific Work Experience, Knowledge and Skills required to fulfil the role
3–5 years’ fund administration experience, preferably in private equity/closed-end funds.
Experience in corporate structuring, company administration, trustee/director services, fund accounting and NAV calculations.
Strong knowledge of closed-end funds, private equity or CIS structures.
Proficient in fund accounting software (e.g. Investran, PFS-PAXUS) and Microsoft Office.
Good knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC and local/global business regulations.
Excellent written English and confident client communication skills.
Strong Excel skills with high attention to detail.
Key responsibilities
Portfolio and client service
Administer a portfolio of funds and related entities (companies, limited partnerships, CIS managers, SPVs) with limited supervision.
Act as primary contact for assigned clients, investment managers, GPs, auditors, banks and advisers.
Plan work around closings, capital calls, distributions, board cycles and reporting deadlines.
Escalate issues early and see queries through to close.
Investor services and fund operations
Support fund set-up and investor closings, including subscription packs and investor admission.
Complete and refresh KYC/AML and due diligence on investors, directors and related parties.
Prepare and process capital call / drawdown notices and distribution notices for Board or GP approval.
Keep drawdown trackers, commitment records and statutory / share / partnership registers current.
Process investor transfers, changes of details and related corporate actions.
Circulate capital account statements and agreed investor reports.
Corporate secretarial and governance
Prepare board and investor meeting packs; arrange meetings; attend as required.
Draft minutes and written resolutions (investments, restructurings, disposals, appointments, banking).
Follow up matters arising and statutory filings with the Registrar, FSC or other authorities as applicable.
Support periodic risk reviews and regulatory information requests.
Payments, records and reporting
Prepare, review and release payment instructions (investments, expenses, distributions, fees) in line with mandates and dual-control.
Support NAV review and sign-off in line with agreed procedures.
Assist accounting colleagues with quarterly packs and year-end audited financial statements.
Keep physical and electronic files and systems complete and up to date.

Employment type
Full Time

Work arrangement
No