Junior Officer - Fund Accounting (Porto Office)

Arendt Investor Services (AIS) is the investor services’ arm of Arendt. We help clients to efficiently run the operational side of their business, bringing peace of mind to investors. Equipped with the latest technology, our 300 experts provide clients with an integrated suite of fund and corporate services, delivered to the highest market standards.
Our services complement Arendt’s legal expertise and regulatory & consulting services. We are a Professional of the Financial Sector (PFS) supervised by the CSSF and ISO 22301 certified.
The experts at AIS and AManco provide clients with: Corporate Services, Fund Administration Services, Governance Services, Operational AML & Compliance Services, Tax Compliance Services, Depositary Services, as well as Third Party AIFM Services (provided by AManco S.A.).
Given the ongoing development of AIS, we are currently recruiting:

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Junior Officer - Fund Accounting (Porto Office)
Our Fund Administration team provides high quality services to regulated and unregulated alternative investment vehicles across all asset classes.
Your role:

• Preparation of Financial Statements with Disclosures and other ad-hoc service requests from clients;

• Bookkeeping, including timely and accurate recording of transactions of private equity and other investment type structures;

• Ensure adequate and timely responses to clients’ requests;

• Calculation of net asset value of funds on a quarterly/semi-annual and annual basis in line with the required accounting standards;

• Assist in the preparation/review of financial statements for audit purposes;

• Communicate and liaise with external parties such as Investment Managers, auditors, banks or regulatory bodies;

• Understanding complex fund structures and accounting treatment of the related transactions;

• Performs self-review of core processes to demonstrate self-awareness of the funds reporting cycle from interpreting governing documentation to finalization of financial statements;

• Assist with onboarding of new entities in the accounting platform;

• Calculation of tax/VAT reporting;

• Preparation of required reporting (client, BCL, CSSF).

Your profile:

• You have between 1 and 3 years of experience or a new graduate in accounting;

• You hold an accounting, business or mathematical university degree with solid knowledge and understanding of accounting principles;

• You have basic knowledge of bookkeeping, and accounting standards and principles  (LUXGAAP /IFRS /USGAAP);

• You have command of English (oral and written);

• You have basic knowledge of word and excel office solution;

• You are proactive and can communicate professionally via phones, emails or face-to-face;

• You can work under pressure to achieve the multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables;

• You have excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with the Fund Accounting team and other internal Departments and Third Parties;

• You can listen to instructions, take notes, ask questions and execute accordingly;

• You have analytical and problem-solving skills;

• You are a team player and can work independently.

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Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.
We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.
Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.
Interested?
If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).

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