Fund Accountant – Private Equity
coni+partner AG
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Zürich • Switzerland
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About the role
- Responsible for accounting for private equity (PE) and real estate (RE) funds within a diversified investment portfolio
- Proper maintenance of books and records and timely, accurate recording of transactions and NAV calculations on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis
- Preparation of reporting packages in accordance with IFRS
- Accounting for complex structures, primarily reporting to investment managers, and document archiving
- Support in the preparation of annual financial statements and review of matters for audit purposes
- Understanding of the accounting treatment for complex fund structures and related transactions
- Responsible for a fund's reporting cycle, reviewing fund documentation, day-to-day accounting operations, preparation of quarterly/half-yearly reports, net asset value calculations and annual financial statements
- Responsible for the proper and timely handling of client inquiries.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting
- Professional experience at an asset manager or in asset management at a bank, ideally in the area of funds
- Knowledge of accounting standards and principles as well as fund regulations
- Analytical mindset
- Precise and reliable working style with a team orientation
- Responsible and efficient approach
- Ability to work under time pressure to meet numerous daily client deadlines
- IT knowledge and database skills
- MS Office (Excel)
- German and English (proficiency)
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingNAV calculationsIFRSfinancial statements preparationfund accountingreporting packagesaudit supportaccounting treatment for fund structurestransaction recordingfinancial reporting
Soft Skills
analytical mindsetprecise working stylereliable working styleteam orientationresponsible approachefficient approachability to work under time pressureclient inquiry handling
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Business AdministrationMaster's degree in Accounting