Type of business:
Private Equity arm of global wealth management firm in London
Role:
Fund Reporting and Administration Manager – reporting directly to the European Finance Director
Level of experience:
Candidates must be qualified accountants (or equivalent). Candidates must have either; Private Equity financial control/fund accounting experience, or have audited Private Equity funds

Advertisement Publication Date 19.09.08

This employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm with client assets of more than $73 billion requires a financial reporting manager for its private equity arm. You will be in a team of four and report directly to the European finance director. You will be involved in a wide range of activities and your responsibilities will include:

• Financial reporting, overseeing the audits of funds and the party fund administrator, coordinating the production of and reviewing fund performance metrics, GP and LP financial reporting, tax reporting
• Attending investment committee meetings and participating in valuation committee meetings
• Working with the deal teams to review investment write ups and valuations and ensuring these are provided on a timely basis
• Coordinating the distribution of carried interest and levying of management fees
• Coordinating and reviewing calls from investors and distribution to investors

This is an established business and there is scope for considerable development. You will need the following skills and experience:

• Candidates must be qualified accountants (or equivalent)
• Candidates must have either; Private Equity financial control/fund accounting experience, or have audited Private Equity funds
• Detailed knowledge of fund / partnership accounting concepts, accounts preparation and audit
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment
• Experience of supervising staff, being responsible for all aspects of their management and appraisal

Base salary is c£65-£80k with c. 20%-30% bonus, 25 days holiday and 7.5% pension.

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