Reporting into the head of finance, this is a 'right hand' person role suited to an aspiring FD or CFO of the future looking for a more strategic and business facing role.
Responsibilities will include:
* Reviewing quarterly and annual fund management and statutory accounts and related information (all outsourced)
* Taking the lead on managing the portfolio business valuation process
* Leading the operational finance aspects of the London adviser, including overseeing the production of management information
* Involvement in the strategic planning and budgeting / forecasting process
* Gaining an in-depth knowledge of the financial and operating performance of portfolio businesses via review of monthly management information and interaction with the portfolio business finance teams
* Acting as a key contact for accounting teams in Luxembourg, including reviews of management and statutory accounts as well as transaction support work
* Overseeing the investor tax reporting process
* Management of a small team of qualified accountants
Your background:
* Qualified accountant - preferably ACA/CA qualified or equivalent - with in-house experience in a similar role in a private equity firm
* Strong experience across fund accounting, valuations and financial analysis
* Able to demonstrate previous responsibility to be independent, multi-task, be flexible and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication skills, including the ability to form relationships with people at all levels across front and back office
