Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 6,500 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service. Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.
- Excellent Career Opportunity
- Award Winning Global Employer of Choice
- Position based in Luxembourg
Over the past 20 years Citco has invested heavily in growing the Private Equity & Real Estate (PERE) line of business. Luxembourg is a flagship office and home to some of the most accomplished professionals in the sector, providing best in class client support and unparalleled opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
Due to continued growth, we seek an Accountant Manager to join the team to develop our business.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on, Private Equity and / or Real Estate specific accounting expertise and have demonstrated capabilities in managing staff. Your role will encompass all facets of the calculation of net asset values on a variety of complex Private Equity and Real Estate funds. Supervising the senior fund and fund accountants, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of funds which hold a diverse portfolio of investments
- Reviewing / calculating Net Asset Values
- Reviewing / preparing financial statements and associated reports
- Reviewing payments and other transactions
- Supervising staff in an “Account”, reviewing and signing off on work performed by staff in the Account
- Liaising with clients and other fund participants
- Meeting expectations of fund participants, adhering to deadlines
- Provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients
- Maintaining relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, brokers and auditors and other fund participants
- Implementation of fund structures on accounting system
- Coach, develop, train staff
- Ad hoc reports as needed
- Review trading and operations processes
- Assisting auditors and other fund participants and advisers
- Knowledge of waterfall structures, modelling and calculations is diserable
- Familiarity with Yardi / Investran is a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP and other comprehensive basis of accounting
- Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals
- Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
- Proficient in English, both written and verbal communication
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Professional Accounting qualification a plus
