Private Credit Fund Accounting Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Fund Accountant to support the day-to-day operations and reporting for private credit funds. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality results while collaborating with a knowledgeable and supportive network of professionals.

This organisation offers innovative solutions across public and private capital markets, providing exposure to a diverse range of investment activities and fund structures.

You will benefit from flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to work within a highly inclusive environment that values your expertise and encourages professional growth.

• Oversee daily cash forecasting by monitoring investment activities, managing fund expenses, and ensuring liquidity requirements are met in line with fund documentation.
• Manage the capital call and distribution processes by reviewing schedules and notices prepared by third-party administrators to guarantee accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise credit and leverage facility operations including drawdown, repayment, payment processing, and covenant reporting to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Review quarterly NAV reporting packages along with supporting schedules from third-party administrators to ensure precise fund valuations.
• Approve investor statements by conducting thorough reviews of all relevant documentation before dissemination.
• Coordinate annual financial statement preparation including supporting schedules to meet audit requirements and regulatory deadlines.
• Calculate management fees and performance fees accurately using established methodologies while maintaining transparency for stakeholders.
• Monitor fund performance metrics at both fund and asset levels to provide insightful analysis for internal teams and clients.
• Produce comprehensive investor reporting packages such as investment manager's reports, portfolio details reports, and various ad-hoc reports tailored to client needs.
• Support the investment team during deal funding processes by ensuring timely execution of funding activities in accordance with operational procedures.

• An accounting qualification is required for this position as it underpins your ability to manage complex fund accounting tasks effectively.
• At least five years' experience in financial services ensures you bring proven expertise in handling similar responsibilities within reputable organisations.
• Recent hands-on experience covering closed-end or open-end funds/private credit fund accounting/administration/audit demonstrates your readiness for this specialised role.
• Prior exposure to fund management functions such as fund accounting or administration or audit equips you with practical insights into operational challenges faced by funds.
• Experience in multi-currency reporting environments along with hedging strategy implementation showcases your adaptability across diverse portfolios.
• A track record of supporting new fund launches highlights your capacity for managing change within fast-evolving business units.
• An attention to detail while functioning within global processes enables you to maintain high standards of accuracy even under pressure.
• An analytical mindset combined with keen problem-solving skills allows you to identify issues quickly and implement effective solutions collaboratively.
• A good grasp of operational risks controls ensures that you can contribute meaningfully towards risk mitigation efforts within the team.
• The ability to multitask and prioritise effectively meets deadlines reflects your dependability when managing competing demands from multiple stakeholders.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal facilitate smooth interactions across teams, clients, service providers, auditors, and alike.
• Familiarity with Aladdin is preferred but not essential; prior experience across other Fund Accounting software platforms is highly regarded.
• Excellent Power BI and Excel skills empower you to analyse data efficiently generate insightful reports for decision-making purposes.