Our client is seeking a qualified individual to oversee a team of fund accountants, ensuring the delivery of top-tier fund administration services to asset and fund managers within the private equity domain. The role involves meticulous review processes and serving as a primary liaison for private equity clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of fund accountants to produce and deliver precise reports to external clients.
• Offer comprehensive accounting services for private equity fund clients, involving the meticulous review and processing of transactions and various fund accounting outputs for dissemination to external clients and investors.
• Provide dedicated support to address queries from clients and investors.
• Review the accuracy of the fund accounting team’s fee calculations in line with applicable fund terms, encompassing management fees, capital call amounts, distribution amounts, carried interest, and waterfall calculations.
• Scrutinize various statements and notifications, including investor capital call and distribution notices.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and conduct analyses specific to funds and investors as required.
• Review the quarterly and annual financial reports of funds.
• Oversee Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) accounting.
• Assist clients in handling diverse reporting needs like CRS/FATCA, VAT, K1s, K3s, etc.
• Aid clients in addressing and resolving audit inquiries from external auditors during year-end audits.
• Contribute to initial discussions with clients during the pre-project stage to define more detailed service models for specific clients, as necessary.
• Assist in onboarding existing funds and launching new ones.
• Engage in both internal and external technological solutions to address complex reporting and data requirements of clients.
• Participate in strategic planning to enhance processes and the team's overall performance.
• Gain exposure to and grasp the latest technology solutions in the asset servicing industry, aiming to drive automation for reduced manual work and enhance value-added services for clients.
• Fulfill additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field with a significant focus on Accounting.
• Possession of an internationally recognized accounting qualification or active pursuit of such professional certifications like CPA, CA is highly valued.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, specifically within the private equity sector, or a blend of audit/fund administration and private equity funds expertise is highly preferred.
• Proficient in GAAP accounting standards (USGAAP).

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in team management or reviewer roles is essential.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, handle multiple tasks, and excel in a fast-paced work environment.
• Upholds high integrity, accountability, and punctuality in proposing solutions, time management, and reporting to management promptly.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, self-motivated, and capable of delivering high-accuracy work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative team player.
• Proactive approach with excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Windows-based software.

For more information on this role, or if you're looking for your next opportunity and/or looking to hire please reach out:

Jack Walsh | Associate Consultant | j.walsh@HamlynWilliams.com | 646-349-3225