Hybrid Fund Accountant – Private Equity

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About the role

  • Fund Accountant responsible for accounting and reporting for PE and RE funds. Requires accounting expertise and fluency in German and English while working in Zürich, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Job title

Fund Accountant – Private Equity

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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