HedgeServ · 13 hours ago
Private Equity Manager
HedgeServ is a leading provider of private equity fund administration services, and they are seeking a Private Equity Manager to oversee the closed-end fund accounting process. The role involves managing a team, ensuring timely NAV calculations, and developing client relationships while maintaining high service standards.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Private Equity team including:
Capital Call and Distribution Processing
Preparation of net asset value calculations and financial statements
Fee calculations and profit and loss allocations
Waterfall creation and maintenance
Performance reporting including IRRs
Ad hoc client and investor reporting
Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Private Equity Director to ensure consistency of service
Ensure the assigned accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment
Manage and develop client teams of up to 10 employees
Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator
Develop and improve workflows and procedures
Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits
Manage and complete client onboarding and transitions
Manage fund accounting recruitment, training and performance evaluations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other stakeholder groups
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years' experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration firm with at least 3 of those at Supervisor level is desired
Alternative Hedge Fund or Private Equity Fund experience will be considered
Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or Business Degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good people manager with the ability to coach and develop a team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently
Strong inter-personal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Strong systems, product and process knowledge – Investran experience ideal
Preferred
Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required