Fund Accountant

Job description

The Role Join a dynamic and fast-growing corporate services provider with a strong international presence, including offices in Dublin and London. This exciting role is based in the heart of Luxembourg City, offering the successful candidate the chance to work alongside a dynamic team of accountants, legal professionals, and compliance specialists. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values expertise, innovation, and client service excellence. Cafico International welcomes people with positive and proactive attitudes to work and who are aligned to our core values of Integrity, Determination, Pride and Innovation. We have a client focused approach and support all of our team members in the deliverance of a first-class client experience Responsibilities The successful candidate will join a growing team and take primary responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds. The portfolio may include alternative investment structures across asset classes such as private equity, real estate, private debt and other regulated or unregulated funds, together with a smaller number of associated corporate entities and special purpose vehicles (SPVs). Requirements The successful candidate can expect to be involved in and take responsibility for the following tasks: Manage the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds; Perform end-to-end fund accounting, including transaction bookings, general ledger maintenance and period-end close processes; Prepare and review periodic NAV calculations, including portfolio valuations, accruals, income and expense recognition, fee calculations and investor allocations; Prepare capital call, distribution and equalisation workings and maintain accurate investor capital account records; Complete bank, cash, position, portfolio and investor reconciliations, investigate breaks and ensure timely resolution; Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual fund reporting packs, investor reporting schedules and supporting analysis in line with client requirements; Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Luxembourg GAAP, IFRS or other applicable accounting standards; Coordinate year-end audits and respond to audit queries, working papers and supporting documentation requests; Monitor fund cash flows, process payments and support liquidity and cash management activities; Prepare and submit applicable VAT returns, corporate tax declarations and regulatory reports, including CSSF, BCL and ECDF filings; Maintain accounting records for associated holding companies, general partners and SPVs where required as part of the wider fund structure; Liaise with clients, investment managers, depositaries, administrators, auditors, tax advisers, legal counsel and other stakeholders; Participate in client, board and shareholder meetings and provide clear accounting updates and financial information; Support process improvements, system enhancements and the implementation of fund accounting best practices; Respond to client needs on an ongoing basis while meeting agreed reporting deadlines and service standards; and Ensure that ethical standards and human rights principles are upheld across all areas of responsibility. Why us? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; 3–5+ years of relevant fund accounting experience, ideally within the Luxembourg financial services sector or a fund administrator, AIFM, ManCo or corporate services provider; Practical experience with alternative investment funds, such as private equity, real estate or private debt structures, is strongly preferred; Strong working knowledge of NAV preparation, capital activity, investor allocations, fee calculations, reconciliations and fund financial reporting; Strong knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP and familiarity with IFRS; Professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA or CPA, or a commitment to pursue one; Experience preparing fund financial statements and supporting external audits; Experience with a fund accounting system is required; knowledge of eFront is beneficial; Proficiency in English; knowledge of French or German is an advantage; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple fund reporting cycles, priorities and deadlines; Proactive and able to work independently as well as collaboratively; Clear communicator with a professional and client-focused approach; and Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.