Our client, a long established venture capital firm in Europe, is extending its activity and presence in Luxembourg and is looking for a fund accountant who will be in charge of the accounting and administration of non-regulated entities based in Luxembourg.
PRIVATE EQUITY FUND ACCOUNTANT (M/F)
THE ROLE:
Prepare bank reconciliations whilst providing supporting documentation evidencing transactions
Complete bookkeeping tasks for a range of different vehicles (General Partner, Carry Funds, Co-Invest Funds, Main Funds)
Prepare waterfall models
Prepare Capital Account Statements
Prepare Capital Events notices
Prepare Annual Financial Statements
Prepare invoices with regards to recharges
Perform call backs, prepare payments and follow-up with suppliers when needed
Be responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of periodic tax and VAT returns
Be responsible for audit queries, when needed
Keep registers up to date
Eager to learn and perform non-accounting tasks, including corporate secretarial services
This list is not exhaustive and could be amended depending on the candidate' capabilities and experience.
THE CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Based in Luxembourg (the office is near the train station)
2 to 3 years of fund accounting within a central administrator or an in-house role, in the Private Equity and/or Venture Capital sector
A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting/finance
Keen to develop your knowledge and expertise
Any certification is an advantage (ACCA, FCCA, CPA, etc..)
Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
Fluent in English and French
Believing in values such as solidarity and team-spirit
Aptitudes and skills: autonomy, intellectual integrity, discretion, ability to understand and think "out-of-the-box, hands-on
A strong, respectful team-player with ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Eager to develop skills and work on other workstreams non-accounting related
THE CLIENT:
Our client is a leading European venture capital firm in life sciences, specializing in healthcare and sustainability.
At the final stages of the recruitment process, the successful candidate can be asked to provide supporting documentation such as, for example, copies of diplomas or proof of previous jobs, and a standard criminal record check might also be requested.