Job Description
The purpose of this position is to perform routine day-to-day fund accounting for debt structures containing loan portfolios, under the supervision of a Financial Reporting Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Bookkeep various debt funds, portfolio companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary to meet client deliverables such as NAV reporting.
* Complete all FA-level aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the proper processing/review of daily posting of Loans, general accounting of expenses/income, preparation and reconciliation of statutory financial statements, and ad-hoc investor queries.
* Maintain accurate records on accounting system eFront FIA for all required aspects of different significant financial statements line items.
* Review daily/weekly bank reconciliations ensuring both Loan and GL transactions are up to date and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
* Address completion of routine audit queries and requests.
* Manage client communications on daily operations for assigned entities.
* Grow technical knowledge of Private Credit/Debt instruments with ability to agree loan processing transactions to the GL and TB.
* Assist SFA and managers in transactions i.e., loan advances, repayments, OIDs.
* Prepare accounting deliverables on period basis i.e., consolidation packs, stand-alone reporting packs.
* Act as mentor to junior staff members under supervision of fund accountant.
Skills, Knowledge, Expertise:
* Fund Accounting level regarding knowledge of loans, components of loans and how to account for loans.
* Relevant degree in accounting or finance desirable (bachelor's or master's degree).
* Candidate will be expected to be at least part qualified with relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level).
* Excellent interpersonal skills required to develop close working relationships with colleagues.
* Strong technical financial services experience (to be supported through the Aztec Academy).
* Computer literacy skills essential.
Detailed Advantages:
* Loan administration/accounting experience (PIK, cash interest, etc.).
* Private credit/debt instruments or loan processing systems such as Sentry, Solvas, WSO, etc.
We will provide training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance your ability to provide sound accountancy services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as we value close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts.