Senior Fund Accounting Specialist

About Us

At Alter Domus, we offer a unique blend of innovation and expertise that sets us apart in the alternative investment industry.

We are proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 countries.

Our culture is built on the values of empowerment, inclusivity, and meritocracy. We invest in our people's growth, supporting their progress and creating an open and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their whole self to work.

About the Role

As a Senior Fund Accountant, you will play a vital role in a portfolio of clients, working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participating actively in the initial setup of new funds take-on and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set-up process.
• Overseeing the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence files.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.
• Handling fund accounts and preparing periodic reports and regulatory reports for fund entities.
• Preparing periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, managing the audit, and reviewing other fund-related reports.
• Coordinating investor servicing, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions, and issuance of shareholder statements.
• Organizing and participating in board meetings and shareholders' meetings.
• Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and maintaining relevant contacts with tax authorities.
• Accurately recording all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure clients are correctly invoiced.

Your Profile

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Several years of experience in Private Equity, Real Estate, or Debt Fund Administration, including NAV calculation, Transfer Agent, and investor servicing, tax compliance, etc.
• Experience of UK FRS and IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience of consolidations and other accounting standards would be considered an asset.
• A strong academic background, preferably qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Good communication skills, organized, and flexible.
• Team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate.
• Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
• A high level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. Our global benefits include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave.
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
• Active sports, events, and social committees across our offices.
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.

Our Values

We celebrate our differences and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone.

For any accommodations required during the recruitment process, please contact our hiring team.