What’s the role?
To deliver the financial reporting requirements for a high profile, complex private equity client, which may include a range of fund structures.
What you’ll be doing
Prepare financial statements for a wide range of client structures and differing complexity to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS standards
- Prepare & review Net Asset Values
- Compile & review a full file of working papers for all financial statements prepared
- Liaise with auditors in respect of the financial audit of client entities as required
- Ensure that financial statements prepared are completed and signed off within client, statutory or regulatory deadlines
- Attend client meetings in respect of accounting matters as required
- Review annual and periodic accounts prepared by team.
- Prepare drawdown, equalisation and distribution files
- Analyse and interpret transaction documentation
- Oversight of more junior accountants and trainees
- Ensure team adherence to internal company procedures
- Development/enhancement of team specific procedures
- Assist with the creation and maintenance of client specific accounting procedures
- Liaise with external contacts to obtain and provide required information
- Assist with and contribute to ad hoc projects as required
The ideal background for this role:
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- At least 2 years PQE
- Direct experience of producing financial statements for a variety of fund types within various jurisdictions
- Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS
- Experience of developing and coaching others on a one-to-one basis
Role Location/Hybrid Schedule
This role is based in our Jersey 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
- Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or ACA)
- At least 2 years PQE
- Direct experience of producing financial statements for a variety of fund types within various jurisdictions
- Experience in producing financial statements to UK GAAP, US GAAP or IFRS
- Experience of developing and coaching others on a one-to-one basis
Gen II Fund Services Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gen II Fund Services and has not been reviewed or approved by Gen II Fund Services.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is available in the U.S., with vesting commonly mentioned around three years and the plan described as doing very well. These features position retirement savings as a strong element of the package.
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Flexible Benefits — A formal 3/2/1 hybrid model (three days WFH, two in office, and up to one month remote annually) is prominently offered. This flexibility is highlighted as a valuable benefit.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave was recently added or expanded, indicating momentum in family-support policies. This signals attention to life-stage needs alongside core coverage.
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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
