Company Description

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for the oversight and delivery of fund accounting services for a portfolio of closed -ended Private Equity structures domiciled in Luxembourg. The role focuses on technical fund accounting, NAV oversight, review of complex transactions and financial statements, and close interaction with clients, auditors, and internal teams.

Private Equity Expertise: Proven experience in accounting for Private Equity funds, including understanding of fund structures and related transactions.
Transfer Agency Knowledge: Strong understanding of Transfer Agency processes, particularly Capital Calls and Distributions, with hands-on experience in end-to-end workflows.
Financial Reporting Skills: Demonstrated ability to prepare and review Financial Statements (Lux GAAP and/or IFRS) and NAV Packs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Technical Accounting Proficiency: Solid grasp of journal entry booking, fair value adjustments, and investment accounting principles.
Attention to Detail & Multitasking: Ability to manage and review multiple deliverables under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.

Qualifications

About you:

You hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
You bring 4-6 years of fund accounting experience in private equity environments.
You demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge with expertise in NAV calculations and complex fund structures
You possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills for interacting with clients, auditors, and internal teams.
You have proven ability to identify risks, implement controls, and deliver comprehensive financial oversight

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve - whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning

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