Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

fundcraft

Senior Associate in Fund Accounting overseeing bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and supervising junior staff in a crucial accounting role.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeGirona • 🇪🇸 SpainSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Lux GAAP or IFRS. Proficient in managing client relationships and leading process improvements while mentoring junior staff.

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Bookkeeping ManagementFinancial ReportingRegulatory ComplianceClient Relationship ManagementProfessional Accounting Qualification

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationNAV Package ReviewAccruals ManagementIntercompany TransactionsQuality Assurance ChecksAudit CoordinationProcess ImprovementTraining and Mentoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving MindsetTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SoftwareECDFRCS

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACPACFA

Industry Keywords

Limited Partnership AgreementsLux GAAPIFRSInvestment AgreementsBorrowing Restrictions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

- Bookkeeping and Reconciliation:
- Oversee and manage bookkeeping functions providing the team with senior-level guidance and ensuring all processes align with best practices.
- Perform bookkeeping for complex structures if required.
- Support reconciliation processes to ensure daily completion and proactively direct the resolution of discrepancies.
- Review and validate reconciliations of cash and investment accounts performed by L1 staff.
- Manage accruals, deferrals, intercompany transactions, and other specific bookkeeping activities.
- Invoices and Fee Management:
- Receive and process management fee computations from clients, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and handling specific requirements.
- Review invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with Limited Partnership Agreements (LPA) and validating them against contractual terms before payment.
- Financial Reporting and Statements:
- Review NAV packages, Capital Account Statements (CAS), and Quarterly Reports generated from the platform, and take ownership of resolving any inconsistencies with a problem-solving mindset.
- Prepare and review audited and unaudited financial statements for client entities, ensuring compliance with Lux GAAP or IFRS.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on reconciliations and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate external audits, provide necessary documentation, and implement recommendations.
- File annual accounts in eCDF and publish them on the RCS for applicable entities.
- Compliance and Process Improvement:
- Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory requirements, reporting standards, and Limited Partnership Agreements (LPA), guiding the team in their interpretation and application.
- Monitor compliance with investment agreements, borrowing restrictions, and fund structures.
- Lead initiatives for process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting operations.
- Supervision and Training:
- Supervise and mentor junior staff (L1), providing guidance on accounting principles and platform features.
- Conduct training sessions on the catalogue of booking entries and system functionalities to improve team performance.
- Audit Support and Issue Resolution:
- Assist with audits by providing required documentation and facilitating smooth processes with auditors.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliations or audits.
- Review and validate payment instructions within the platform to ensure compliance with the standard catalogue and proper documentation for audit purposes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in accounting.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.
- Experience in managing client relationships, including auditors, depositaries, and regulatory authorities is a plus.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent) will be welcomed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Join a culture that celebrates creativity and welcomes innovative, disruptive ideas, empowering you to make a real impact.
- Immerse yourself in a fast-paced, diverse workplace where you'll have the chance to collaborate and learn from specialists across various fields, fostering personal and professional growth.
- Embrace automation and seamless tech integration in your workflows⚙, while our platform boosts operations through tech leverage, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and updated with new technologies.
- Work in a comfortable, ergonomic environment within our spacious, modern offices where you can enjoy daily fresh fruit and coffee!
- Monthly afterworks organised by the company to unwind and strengthen team connections.