Fund Accounting Manager I

At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About the role:

The purpose of this position is to account for a varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Senior Fund Accounting Manager / Associate Director.

Key responsibilities:
•Preparation and review of quarterly financial statements to investors of the Fund, in accordance with US GAAP (and at times IFRS and UK/Lux GAAP).
•Oversee and review the preparation and distribution of quarterly investor capital statements to investors.
•Review the preparation of schedules to support the general ledger balances reported in the quarterly financial statements.
•Oversee and review the preparation and distribution of capital call notices to investors.

• Review the bookkeeping for a range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
• Review all aspects of accounting matters for a limited portfolio of fund structures including acting as a first reviewer on equalisations and carry calculations
•Prepare and review distribution notices to investors.
•Client relationship management including responding to client requests.
•Calculate and review complex waterfall structures and associated carried interest.
Calculate management fees owed to the management Company for investment and portfolio management services provided to the Fund.
•Liaise with client auditors and tax preparers, providing them with reports/support to assist them during the year end audit.
•Complete audit confirmations to satisfy procedures performed for the audits of investors or the Fund.

• Act as a higher authority on day-to-day accounting queries and act as 4-eyes signatory on accounting matters, ensuring that company policy and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to and that a professional quality of service is provided to clients and external contacts
• Ensure ISAE compliance is adhered to, making sure all risk events are recorded and acted upon promptly

• Supervise and assist in the training, development and the appraisal process for members of staff.
•Supporting projects to improve process efficiencies and internal controls.
•Collaborating with internal support teams on testing of new system functionality or reports.

Skills, knowledge, expertise:
•5+ years experience in Fund Accounting or Audit, ideally in the alternative funds sector (either in-house with a fund manager or a fund administrator).
•Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
•CPA certification is highly desirable
•Sound technical knowledge of US GAAP and reporting required for the alternative funds sectors
•Experience in the preparation of financial statements, capital calls and distributions and capital activity
•Demonstrable professional interpersonal skills are required to develop strong working relationships with colleagues and clients
•Previous experience of supervising, leading and coaching a team
•Excellent collaboration skills and passionate team player with a curious approach
•Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
•Experience of using Yardi, eFront or Investran is advantageous
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential

We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking