Description

We are working with a leading VC fund seeking an experienced Fund Accountant on a 6-month fixed term contract to support the finance function during a period of cover.

The role will focus on fund and portfolio level accounting and reporting across a range of active venture vehicles. Working closely with the CFO and external service providers, the successful candidate will support core deliverables including financial reporting, investor related outputs, portfolio monitoring, and oversight of third-party administrators.

This opportunity will suit someone who can step in quickly and operate confidently in a fast-moving investment environment. The fund is open to candidates from an audit and in house finance background, with strong technical foundations and prior exposure to PE/VC structures and LPA's and valuations highly desirable.

THE ROLE: The role is a fixed term contract which will assist with cross-fund coverage within the Fund Finance team. We are ideally seeking to identify a Fund Accountant with responsibilities across a number of active funds. This role will offer exposure to funds across different life cycles and will focus on supporting the permanent team to meet their BAU responsibilities as well as ad-hoc priority projects.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

1. Support the execution of accounting activities in relation to the fund financial and operating information, as well as fund related calculations
2. Prepare and review fund quarterly and annual financials and investor reporting
3. Oversee the fund administrators to ensure reports and records are accurate
4. Update and maintain accurate and timely records in portfolio monitoring, fund management and fund forecasting systems
5. Assist with regulatory reporting and review annual tax reporting, as required
6. Ensure that financial regulatory reporting is in accordance with local or international conventions, fund LPAs and accounting standards
7. Liaise with external bodies such as auditors, lawyers, bankers, fund administrators, etc.
8. Assist in preparing capital calls and distributions, with associated correspondence to investors
9. Respond to investor requests and audit confirmations, and collaborate with the investor relations team as needed
10. Calculate fund level and deal level IRRs, and perform both ongoing and ad-hoc analysis
11. Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reporting for the Leadership team, including preparation and presentation of the Quarterly Fund Review to the firm Investment Committee

CANDIDATE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Qualified Chartered I Certified Accountant ideally with a top 10 firm, and preferably with audit experience gained regarding PE/VC firms or other types of investment managers
2. Excellent commercial judgement and analytical ability
3. Familiarity with PE/ VC LPA's and valuations
4. High quality communication skills, both written and verbal
5. Highly self-motivated with ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
6. Highly proficient in financial modelling and analytical skills
7. Strong academic track record
8. Out-of-the-box thinker with strong problem-solving skills
9. Meticulous attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
10. Agile and flexible approach with a 'can-do' approach and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements in a fast-paced environment
11. Strong judgement and ability to think independently, use own initiative, and self-start proactively
12. A strong team player who puts the best interests of the Firm and wider team before their own
13. Positive attitude and humble nature
14. Strong sense of integrity, highly discreet and ethical in all matters
15. Ability to be bold and progressive and lead rather than follow