Fund Services Senior Accounting Officer

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning 2The Other House7 in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. 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.

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 funds6 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

Strong academic background;

Working towards your professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA);

Knowledge and experience in 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.

• Strong academic background
• Working towards your professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
• High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge and experience in fund administration is an advantage

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available 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