Head of Fund Accounting

Waystone leads the way in specialist services for the asset management industry.

Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.

With over 20 years' experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now serving assets under management in excess of $2Tn. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.

Summary: Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director - Fund Accounting / PERE will be an integral part of the team's success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Alternative Funds, SPVs, Holding Companies and GP entities, delivery to clients, assist and develop the members of the department.

• Manage the Fund Accounting / PERE department including training and professional development
• Develop and maintain client confidence and belief in the company's vision and strategy for delivering stakeholder value
• Review and understand fund legal documents to ensure proper application of accounting and reporting obligations
• Deliver a high level of service and immediate response time to all client and service providers queries
• Manage client-specific requests and define projects to develop processes to improve the product offering
• Review and calculate the Net Asset Value as required by the fund documents and/or manager
• Review and prepare waterfall calculations and liaise with Investor Services team in relation to capital transactions, including calls, subscriptions, transfers, redemptions and distributions
• Review and prepare the annual financial statements, supporting information relating to the year-end audit
• Meet all internal and external deliverables
• Build a good relationship with the stakeholders of the clients' entities
• Participate in special projects within the group including quality control and process improvements
• Represent the department on external and internal working groups and committees

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years' previous industry experience, with a solid understanding of accounting for Luxembourg Alternative Funds, SPVs, Holding Companies, Securitzation Vehicles and GP entities.
• Minimum 5 years' proven managerial experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of current reporting standards, including but not limited to LUX GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP.
• Analytical thinking and able to challenge work. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel, and industry standard fund accounting software (e.g. InvestTran, InvestOne, eFront or equivalent).

Education:

• University degree in Accounting or Economics is required.
• An internationally recognized accounting designation (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent), is required.
• Good English level and writing skills; other languages, French, German, would be an asset.