SPV ACCOUNTANT (M/F) PRIVATE EQUITY

SPV ACCOUNTANT (M/F) PRIVATE EQUITY

DO Recruitment Advisors is delighted to assist our client, a leading European Private Equity boutique, in the recruitment of a SPV ACCOUNTANT M/F for its Luxembourg office.
This is a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a small but highly professional organisation.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the SPV Accountant will be fully responsible for the day-to-day management and accounting of the unregulated SPV companies forming part of the Private Equity Funds and will provide transaction support.
Working in a team composed of six people, the SPV Accountant will manage his/her portfolio of unregulated SPVs and ensure the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained for the holding companies.
Our client is looking for a dynamic individual, willing to commit on a long-term basis and who will be able, thanks to his/her personal attributes and skills, to be recognized as a key member among the team.

THE JOB :
The main responsibilities :
• Daily administration and management of SPVs part of Private Equity Fund structures
• Be involved in all aspects of the SPV management, from incorporation to liquidation
• Carry out holding companies' bookkeeping using the software BOB
• Prepare and review the companies' financial statements
• Follow up receipt of supplier invoices and processing of payments
• Maintain interest calculation, review of accruals and provisions
• Coordinate preparation of holding companies' direct tax returns and VAT returns with local tax advisors, review tax returns
• Prepare BCL reporting, CRS/FATCA reporting
• Follow up specific queries and issues related to the SPVs accounting and administration
• Monthly cash reporting and cash management
• Maintain SPVs share register up-to-date
• Quarterly reconciliation of ownership structure of assets
• Ensure the corporate files are up-to-date, complete and filed according to the internal procedures
• Provide support on AML/KYC request
• Liaise with professional service providers: banks, auditors, depositary, and tax/legal advisors
• Provide support to the team members in charge of transactions
• Involvement in other aspects such as corporate secretarial work (BOD, AGM, EGM)administration and tax on an ad-hoc basis

THE CANDIDATE PROFILE :
• University degree or equivalent education background in Accounting or Finance
• At least 2-5 years of relevant experience acquired in the field of:

• Domiciliation / Corporate Management Services/
• Big 4 (accounting services)
• Accounting firm
• A Private Equity or Real Estate fund

• Good knowledge of Lux GAAP accounting and of the PE industry
• Good command of Excel and knowledge of BOB50 is appreciated
• Committed to the highest quality standards
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to self-manage your workload
• Resilient and able to deal with pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, curious and eager to learn
• Strong team player with a positive mindset
• Written and verbal fluency in English

THE CLIENT :
Our client is a leading European Private Equity boutique with a diverse portfolio of investments across a range of markets. The company is based in the city center of Luxembourg.

At the final stages of the recruitment process, the successful candidate can be asked to provide supporting documentation such as, for example, copies of diplomas or proof of previous jobs, and a standard criminal record check might also be requested.