Job title
Vice President - AFS - Private Fund Services - Fund Administration
Short description
Join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals in Alternative Fund Administration industry working for one of the world’s most innovative banks.
Posting description
The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.
As a Vice President in Private Fund Services - Fund Administration team, you will be responsible for administering private equity funds and other alternative investment vehicles, including preparing & reviewing financial statements and reports and providing support for investor relations activities. Additionally, you will be expected to lead a team of fund accounting professionals, provide guidance and training, coordinate with various stakeholders and support audit process.
If you think you have what it takes to join our team, apply now!
Job Responsibilities
Manage team of highly talented Private Equity Fund Accounting professionals
Take end to end ownership of client deliverables and cultivate client relationships
Assist Fund Accountants in preparation work for complex entities & Review the financial statements, capital calls and other client deliverables produced by the Fund Accountants
Comprehend fund agreements in order to determine impact on fund set up & reporting
Partner with various internal and external stakeholders, Lead strategic projects for internal initiatives & external clients
Develop team members by setting objectives, providing performance feedback, participate in mentoring program and monitor team's adherence to control procedures
Monitor and evaluate current processes and technology, and work with management to improve and gain efficiencies
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting / ICWA / CA / MBA / CPA
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and accounting software
Strong technical knowledge of complex accounting concepts, structures, and investor allocations
Ability to function in high-pressure situations and meet strict deadlines consistently
Must be extremely organized and able to multitask, motivated and willing to explore new ways to enhance a process
Must have people management, relationship building skills to develop partnerships and drive results
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, preferably private equity or hedge fund accounting
Familiarity with complex private equity legal and investment structures & various waterfall models
Experience using partnership accounting applications (e.g. Investran)
Experience of working in a truly global operating model with counterparts located in multiple countries and time zones