Senior Fund Accountant
A Venture Capital firm is looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to join their London team. The Senior Fund Accountant will be a self motivated professional ready to join a vibrant and expanding company, and contribute to its growth. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in the Venture Capital sector and gain a deep understanding of all aspects of the firm including, legal, operational, and administrative aspects of Venture Capital Funds.
Role Overview:
- Conducting fund accounting tasks, including managing investor transactions, generating NAVs (capital account statements, quarterly portfolio reviews), capital calls, supporting distributions, and preparing annual financial statements.
- Assisting with the reporting and administration of certain US corporate and general partner entities.
- Overseeing fund accounting activities, such as liquidity management, expense processing, budgeting, audit supervision, tax, and regulatory filing preparation.
- Improving fund accounting processes by working closely with the Investment and Investor Relations teams to implement enhancements, efficiencies, and automation.
- Supporting the Investor Relations team in preparing special investor reports, including investor confirmations, fund expense breakdowns, and look-through investment holdings calculations.
- Collaborating with service providers and auditors to meet deadlines and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Skills:
- Background in venture capital and private equity sectors.
- Experience in preparing fund accounts and financial statements according to US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting standards.
- Familiarity with SEC control environment and best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of complex fund accounting mechanisms, especially for closed-end funds.
- Relevant finance certifications (CPA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Strong attention to detail, resilience, and ability to multitask.
- Proficiency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Eligibility to work in the US or UK.
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Ability to work independently as well as with a global finance team.
- General knowledge of IT systems.
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