Director of Fund Accounting Private Credit
Reporting to Head of Fund Reporting
London
Our client is a leading global private markets manager focused on private equity, secondaries, credit and infrastructure with a global network of more than 25 offices and €200 billion of assets under management.
The role will involve leading a team of initially 6 Fund Accountants responsible for the reporting for the firm’s Evergreen strategy. The role will encompass all Evergreen Funds, with the team expanding to cover all future Evergreen Funds.
The role requires being in the detail but also having a "big picture" focus and awareness to be able to prioritise tasks and the allocation of work within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Management and oversight of the Evergreen monthly reporting and factsheet production
Manage automation projects of various internal processes, identifying areas for automation, running independent control tests, enhancing the Fund reporting processes and ultimately improving efficiency to support the growth of the business.
Support the Evergreen Treasury team with NAV borrowing base analysis on an on-going basis, along with support on compliance requirements as per Borrower etc agreements
Support weekly Investment Committee decisions with allocation and other type analysis required.
Management and oversight of monthly and ad‑hoc reporting for the Finance team to support the Group Reporting
Ad‑hoc analysis, including requests from investors and other internal teams
Support broader regulatory and compliance reporting
Design and oversight of appropriate controls environment to ensure accurate reporting, enhancing accuracy and efficiency
Responsible for the relationship with Third Party Administrators and Fund Auditors
Qualifications and experience required
Our client is seeking to hire individuals who are highly motivated, proactive, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavours
University degree
Chartered Accountant ACA/ACCA
Minimum 10 years' in Professional Services or Alternative Investments or Financial Services
Experience of Private Credit Funds
Expertise in analysing data and presenting clear, concise summaries
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English
Advanced Excel user eg PowerQuery, modelling or equivalent, proficiency in M365 Suite
Team management experience
Experience implementing or maintaining a major project or new business process would be advantageous
Personal Characteristics Communication
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Confidence to interact with senior management
Organisation and Time Management
Excellent organisational and time management skills / ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to juggle multiple projects, priorities and personalities
Working with others
Happy working with a distributed remote team
Able to work with a high level of autonomy whilst remaining a reliable team player
Is accessible and approachable as a mentor / delegates opportunities to others
Collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues
Initiative
Takes initiative with a methodical approach
Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills
Takes ownership for decisions and accountability in their work
Technical
High level of numeracy and rigour to ensure high accuracy of work. Self‑review and review of other’s work is a key part of the role
Detailed, analytical mind‑set with a strong attention to detail
Possesses broad and deep knowledge of own technical proficiency
Strong technical skills, sharp intellect, and ability to understand complex problems
Key Relationships
Effective at building long lasting partnerships / working relationships
Working closely with the CPS and Portfolio Monitoring/Valuations teams
Required to develop productive working relationships with the investment teams
Principal contact for Fund auditors in relation to the valuation process
Other
Highly conscientious, strives to exceed expectations and deliver against objectives
Highly self‑motivated, self‑directed and attentive to detail
Behaves with the utmost professionalism & integrity in image and actions
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London
Our client is a leading global private markets manager focused on private equity, secondaries, credit and infrastructure with a global network of more than 25 offices and €200 billion of assets under management.
The role will involve leading a team of initially 6 Fund Accountants responsible for the reporting for the firm’s Evergreen strategy. The role will encompass all Evergreen Funds, with the team expanding to cover all future Evergreen Funds.
The role requires being in the detail but also having a "big picture" focus and awareness to be able to prioritise tasks and the allocation of work within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Management and oversight of the Evergreen monthly reporting and factsheet production
Manage automation projects of various internal processes, identifying areas for automation, running independent control tests, enhancing the Fund reporting processes and ultimately improving efficiency to support the growth of the business.
Support the Evergreen Treasury team with NAV borrowing base analysis on an on-going basis, along with support on compliance requirements as per Borrower etc agreements
Support weekly Investment Committee decisions with allocation and other type analysis required.
Management and oversight of monthly and ad‑hoc reporting for the Finance team to support the Group Reporting
Ad‑hoc analysis, including requests from investors and other internal teams
Support broader regulatory and compliance reporting
Design and oversight of appropriate controls environment to ensure accurate reporting, enhancing accuracy and efficiency
Responsible for the relationship with Third Party Administrators and Fund Auditors
Qualifications and experience required
Our client is seeking to hire individuals who are highly motivated, proactive, intelligent, and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavours
University degree
Chartered Accountant ACA/ACCA
Minimum 10 years' in Professional Services or Alternative Investments or Financial Services
Experience of Private Credit Funds
Expertise in analysing data and presenting clear, concise summaries
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluency in English
Advanced Excel user eg PowerQuery, modelling or equivalent, proficiency in M365 Suite
Team management experience
Experience implementing or maintaining a major project or new business process would be advantageous
Personal Characteristics Communication
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Confidence to interact with senior management
Organisation and Time Management
Excellent organisational and time management skills / ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to juggle multiple projects, priorities and personalities
Working with others
Happy working with a distributed remote team
Able to work with a high level of autonomy whilst remaining a reliable team player
Is accessible and approachable as a mentor / delegates opportunities to others
Collaborative and inclusive approach to working with colleagues
Initiative
Takes initiative with a methodical approach
Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills
Takes ownership for decisions and accountability in their work
Technical
High level of numeracy and rigour to ensure high accuracy of work. Self‑review and review of other’s work is a key part of the role
Detailed, analytical mind‑set with a strong attention to detail
Possesses broad and deep knowledge of own technical proficiency
Strong technical skills, sharp intellect, and ability to understand complex problems
Key Relationships
Effective at building long lasting partnerships / working relationships
Working closely with the CPS and Portfolio Monitoring/Valuations teams
Required to develop productive working relationships with the investment teams
Principal contact for Fund auditors in relation to the valuation process
Other
Highly conscientious, strives to exceed expectations and deliver against objectives
Highly self‑motivated, self‑directed and attentive to detail
Behaves with the utmost professionalism & integrity in image and actions
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