What’s the role?
Within this role we would require individuals to have experience in preparing Audited Financial Statements under IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and be capable of examining financial transactions, identify any potential risks involved and evaluate financial records accurately.
The accountant would report to their direct line manager and be responsible for assisting and mentoring junior members of their team/ division.
What you’ll be doing
- Record journal entries related to fund transactions and associated fund structures
- Reconcile bank accounts, investments and other account balances
- Maintenance of general ledgers
- Assist in preparation of financial statements (quarterly or annual), investor reports and other financial reporting deliverables
- Assist in preparation of Fund NAV packs and working papers
- Coordinate with auditors during year-end audits; provide supporting documentation and responding to audit queries
- Assist in processing capital calls and distributions to investors of the fund structure
- Assist in responding to investor queries
- Assist in relevant fee computations (e.g. management fees, carried interest, etc.)
- Operate within a ISAE 3402 controls environment
- Liaising with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
- Assisting with and contributing to ad hoc projects as required
The ideal background for this role:
- Actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- 1-2 years accounting experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience using FIS Private Capital Suite (Investran) is preferrable but not required
Role Location/Hybrid Schedule
This role is based in our Guernsey office. Although the nature of most of the roles within Gen II cannot be classed as totally flexible, there is scope in some cases for a form of Agile Working. The different ways in which Agile Working can be undertaken is dependent on the demands and needs of the business, the office space available and the individual’s preferences and circumstances.
Skills Required
- Actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- 1-2 years accounting experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience using FIS Private Capital Suite (Investran)
What We Do
Gen II is a leading fund administration provider focused entirely on serving private capital asset managers and investors. Since its inception in 2009, the company has become one of the largest independent private capital fund administrators, with more than $1 trillion of private fund capital under administration. Gen II offers private fund sponsors a best-in-class combination of people, process, and technology, enabling GPs to manage their operational infrastructure, financial reporting, and investor communications most effectively. For more information, please visit gen2fund.com. Privacy Policy: www.gen2fund.com/privacy-policy
