About the role

  • Fund Accountant managing accounting for PE and RE funds in a diversified investment portfolio. Ensuring accurate records and timely reporting at an international bank in Zürich.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for accounting for PE and RE funds in a diversified investment portfolio
  • Proper maintenance of books and records
  • Timely and accurate recording of transactions / NAV calculations on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis
  • Preparation of reporting packages in accordance with IFRS
  • Accounting for complex structures
  • Reporting primarily to investment managers
  • Archiving of documents
  • Assistance in the preparation of annual financial statements and review of issues for audit purposes
  • Understanding of the accounting treatment of complex fund structures and related transactions
  • Responsible for a fund's reporting cycle
  • Reviewing fund documents, day-to-day accounting operations
  • Preparing quarterly/half-yearly reports, net asset values, and annual financial statements
  • Responsible for the proper and timely handling of client inquiries.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration or Accounting
  • Professional experience with 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 regulations for funds
  • Analytical personality
  • Precise, reliable working style with a team orientation
  • Responsible, efficient personality
  • Interest in working under time pressure to meet the numerous daily deadlines for customer deliveries
  • IT knowledge and database skills
  • MS Office (Excel)
  • German and English

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements

Job title

Fund Accountant – PE, RE

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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