Fund Senior Accountant- Private Equity

2800ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com 

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for the accounting and full administration of a portfolio of Alter Domus clients and will act as a liaison and point of contact for all matters relating to the account with responsibility for the quality of the work carried out for the client. Specifically, you will: 

• Take an active part in the initial setup of any new funds and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set-up process; 
• Oversee the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer (KYC) and Client Due Diligence files; 
• Take care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers; 
• Handle the fund accounts and preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the fund entities; 
• Oversee the preparation of the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports; 
• Be responsible for the preparation/review of drawdown and distribution calculation and notices, equalisation calculations; 
• Coordinate and arranging investor servicing, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions as well as issuance of shareholder statements; 
• Organise and participate in board meetings and shareholders' meetings; 
• Review tax returns and tax balances and maintain relevant contacts with the tax authorities; 
• Accurately record all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure the clients are correctly invoiced; 
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administration tasks as required by your managers or clients;
• Mentor and review the work done by members of the team.

YOUR PROFILE 

What we’ll look for on your CV: 

• Strong academic background; 
• Working towards your professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA); 
• Knowledge and experience in Real Estate and/or Private Equity fund administration is an advantage; 
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.

What will make you stand out in a crowd: 

• Good communication skills, organised and flexible; 
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate; 
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment; 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include: 

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location