Accounting Manager - Private Equity & Real Estate Fund Accounting

About the role

Ocorian's Asset Manager Services team supports asset managers, private wealth, corporates and issuers with operational and regulatory complexity. As an Accounting Manager, you will lead a team and oversee fund accounting services for a portfolio of Private Equity and Real Estate clients, covering fund reporting, NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions and other client reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of Private Equity and Real Estate clients and ensure accurate, timely delivery of fund accounting services, financial statements, NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions and client reporting.
• Build relationships with clients, auditors and stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact and managing expectations.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, manage workloads and review deliverables.
• Oversee the quality of accounting records, reconciliations, tax filings and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulations and Ocorian policies.
• Drive operational excellence through planning, resource management, process improvements and automation of fund accounting processes.
• Monitor client profitability, billing, timesheets and service delivery metrics.
• Identify and manage risks, maintain strong controls and governance, and identify opportunities for additional services.

Required profile

• Fully qualified ACCA or ACA.
• Minimum 7 years' post-qualification experience in fund accounting, accounting, audit or financial services, ideally with global exposure.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams in a fund accounting environment.

Required skills

• Private Equity and Real Estate fund accounting, including fund reporting, NAV production, waterfall calculations and IFRS reporting; fund administration experience is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with eFront, Paxus and advanced Excel; experience with Value Financials is beneficial.
• Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, and strong communication and stakeholder management.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Global hybrid working with 2 days in the office.
• Private medical insurance with catastrophe cover, fully paid by the company.
• Employee recognition program and spot bonuses.