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Key Responsibilities
    • Perform end-to-end accounting activities for Private Equity funds.
    • Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger, trial balances, NAV calculations, and financial statements.
    • Process capital calls, distributions, equalizations, investor transfers, subscriptions, redemptions (where applicable), and investor allocations.
    • Maintain accurate fund, investment, and investor records in the fund accounting system.
    • Perform cash, bank, and investment reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks.
    • Prepare and review portfolio valuations, investment schedules, and supporting workpapers.
    • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for funds and investors.
    • Prepare investor capital account statements and other investor reporting packages.
    • Assist with management fee calculations, carried interest allocations, and distribution waterfall calculations.
    • Coordinate with investment teams, administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and client stakeholders to ensure timely deliverables.
    • Support audit and compliance requirements by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit queries.
    • Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and client-specific procedures.
    • Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency.
    • Deliver high-quality fund accounting deliverables within agreed service levels (SLAs).
Required Skills & Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
    • 2–5 years of experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, or Alternative Investment Operations.
    • Strong understanding of Private Equity fund structures, partnership accounting, capital activities, investor accounting, and NAV preparation.
    • Experience with fund accounting platforms (e.g., Investran, eFront, Allvue, Yardi, Geneva, or similar)
    • Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting standards.
    • Strong understanding of capital calls, distributions, investment accounting, portfolio valuations, management fees, and carried interest.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, formulas, and data analysis).
    • Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
    • Ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
    • High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

Required Skills

Private Equity Fund accounting
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