Position Overview:
Jefferies Credit Partners Europe is seeking a Fund Accountant to support the expansion of JCP’s Private Credit structure in Europe. The Fund Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and analysis of financial data for multiple private credit funds while working closely with JCP’s investor relations, compliance, and operations teams.
Responsibilities include:
*Providing proper accounting of multiple investment funds and related entities, including the review/preparation of all related journal entries, work papers, reconciliations, NAVs and trial balances required for periodic closes
*Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
*Preparing and reviewing periodic financial statements under standards like IFRS, Lux GAAP, or UK GAAP.
*Preparing reconciliations of fund cash and investment positions
*Tracking fund level expenses, accruals, capital calls, distributions, management fees and incentive fees
*Assisting with analysis related to fundraising/due diligence requests, and/or ongoing investor reporting
*Managing audit and tax reporting processes with internal and external accounting firms
*Monitor compliance with funds’ various credit facilities and reporting compliance
*Get involved in different layers of investor reporting for internal and external reporting
Requirements:
*Suitable experience in fund accounting or public big 4
*Understanding of European investment vehicles (SICAV, FCP, SIF) and regulatory requirements
*Experience in accounting for various types of entities including private equity funds, hedge funds (Master Feeder Structures, Standalone Entities, Side by Side and Segregated Portfolios), with private debt experience preferred