About the role

  • Accountant responsible for the accounting of PE and RE funds in a diversified investment portfolio. Managing books and records, reporting, and client inquiries at a Zurich-based consultancy.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the accounting of private equity (PE) and real estate (RE) funds within a diversified investment portfolio
  • Maintain books and records and ensure the timely and accurate posting of transactions / NAV calculations on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis
  • Prepare reporting packages in accordance with IFRS
  • Accounting for complex structures, primarily reporting to investment managers and archiving documents
  • Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements and review issues for audit purposes
  • Responsible for a fund’s reporting cycle, review of fund documents, day-to-day accounting operations, preparation of quarterly/semi-annual reports, net asset values 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 wealth/asset management at a bank, ideally with a focus on funds
  • Knowledge of accounting standards and principles as well as fund regulations
  • Analytical mindset
  • Accurate and reliable working style with a team-oriented approach
  • Responsible and efficient personality
  • Comfortable working under time pressure to meet numerous daily deadlines for client deliverables
  • IT proficiency and database skills
  • MS Office (Excel)
  • German and English

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Support for personal and professional development

Job title

Accountant, PE Funds

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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