Assistant Vice President - PERE 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.

Role and Responsibility:

• Review and understand Fund documents and structures to ensure proper application of accounting and reporting obligations
• Review and calculate the Net Asset Value as required by the Fund documents and/or Fund manager
• Review and prepare waterfall calculations and liaise with Investor Services team in relation to capital calls and distributions
• Complete daily internal requirements and sign-off prior to the end of the day
• Review and prepare the annual financial statements, supporting information in relations to the year-end audit
• Meet all internal and external deliverables
• Maintain a good relationship with clients

Experience and Education:

• University degree in Accounting, Business or Economics is required.
• Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of current reporting standards.
• Analytical thinking and able to challenge work.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Understanding of industry standard accounting software (eFront,InvestTran or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ previous industry experience with a solid understanding of accounting for Private Equity Funds.