Fund Accountant – Private Assets

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Fund Accountant to join a Central Administration team in Luxembourg.

In this role, you will be responsible for the accounting and NAV oversight of complex investment structures, primarily investing in Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Debt and Private Equity.

You will ensure that all operations are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines, in compliance with applicable accounting standards including Lux GAAP, IFRS and/or US GAAP. You will also review the work performed by other members of the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform NAV calculations and NAV oversight, including portfolio valuation bookings and investor activities.
  
• Review NAV calculations and identify potential accounting, valuation or operational risks during reporting periods.
  
• Anticipate potential impacts on NAV calculations and transactions, escalate issues and contribute to their resolution.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting of transactions for complex alternative investment structures.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable Lux GAAP, IFRS and/or US GAAP accounting principles.
  
• Ensure that Custodian, Depositary/Safekeeping and Transfer Agency requirements are properly applied and respected.
  
• Support client billing activities and liaise with key stakeholders regarding KPIs during reporting periods.
  
• Review and approve the work performed by fund accountants within offshore operations teams.
  
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, external service providers and other stakeholders.
  
• Ensure agreed timelines and service quality standards are consistently met.
  

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Fund Accounting, ideally within financial services and alternative investment structures.
  
• Strong experience with Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure and/or Private Debt funds.
  
• Strong knowledge of NAV calculation and oversight.
  
• Good knowledge of IFRS, Lux GAAP and/or US GAAP.
  
• Ability to identify accounting and operational risks and escalate issues appropriately.
  
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage several priorities simultaneously.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with various internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Good understanding of banking/fund industry operations and processes.
  
• Fluent French and English are mandatory.
  

Nice to Have

• ACCA qualification or equivalent.
  
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  
• Previous experience reviewing or supervising the work of other Fund Accountants.
  
• Experience working with international or offshore operational teams.
  

What the Role Offers

• A challenging position within a dynamic and international financial environment.
  
• Exposure to complex alternative investment structures and asset classes.
  
• Opportunities to progressively take on greater responsibilities.
  
• Close collaboration with experienced professionals and key stakeholders.
  
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.