What’s the role?
To deliver the financial reporting requirements for a high profile, complex
private equity client, which may include a range of fund structures.
What you’ll be doing
Preparation of annual financial statements for PE fund and related entities in
major GAAP (IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP)
• Preparation of quarterly fund financial statements, investors capital account
statements and other financial reports
• Review of journal entries prepared by fund accountants and maintenance of
general ledgers
• Compile & review a full file of working papers/NAV Packs for all financial
statements prepared
• Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities
as required
• Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within
client, statutory or regulatory deadlines
• Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required
• Identification of complex and significant accounting technical issues,
if any
• Assist in resolution of any accounting issues with Managers and Directors
• Prepare drawdown, equalisation and distribution files
• Analyse and interpret transaction documentation
• Preparation and maintenance of fund fee computations (e.g. management fees,
carried interest, etc.) in accordance with Limited Partnership Agreements and
other source legal documentation
• Oversight and supervision of more junior accountants and trainees
• Ensure team adherence to internal company procedures including ISAE 3402
control environment
• Development/enhancement of team specific procedures
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific
accounting processes and procedures
• Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
• Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required
The ideal background for this role:
• At least actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification
(ACCA, ACA or equivalent), fully qualified accountant is preferrable but
not required
• At least 2 to 3 years accounting experience preferably in financial services
industry but not required
• Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS
• Experience of developing and coaching others on a one-to-one basis
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel
Role Location/Hybrid Schedule
This role is based in our Southampton office. Although the nature of most of the
roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in
some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile
Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business,
the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
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