What’s the role?
To deliver the financial reporting requirements for a high profile, complex private equity client, which may include a range of fund structures.
What you’ll be doing
Prepare financial statements for a wide range of client structures and differing complexity to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS standards
- Prepare & review Net Asset Values
- Compile & review a full file of working papers for all financial statements prepared
- Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required
- Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines
- Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required
- Review annual and periodic accounts prepared by team.
- Prepare drawdown, equalisation and distribution files
- Analyse and interpret transaction documentation
- Oversight of more junior accountants and trainees
- Ensure team adherence to internal company procedures
- Development/enhancement of team specific procedures
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures
- Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
- Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required
The ideal background for this role:
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- Direct experience of producing financial statements for a variety of fund types within various jurisdictions
- Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS
- Experience of developing and coaching others on a one-to-one basis
Role Location/Hybrid Schedule
This role is based in our Jersey office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
