Senior Officer - Fund Accounting (Porto Office)

Arendt Investor Services (AIS) is the investor services’ arm of Arendt. We help clients to efficiently run the operational side of their business, bringing peace of mind to investors. Equipped with the latest technology, our 300 experts provide clients with an integrated suite of fund and corporate services, delivered to the highest market standards.

Our services complement Arendt’s legal expertise and regulatory & consulting services. We are a Professional of the Financial Sector (PFS) supervised by the CSSF and ISO 22301 certified.

The experts at AIS and AManco provide clients with: Corporate Services, Fund Administration Services, Governance Services, Operational AML & Compliance Services, Tax Compliance Services, Depositary Services, as well as Third Party AIFM Services (provided by AManco S.A.).

Given the ongoing development of AIS, we are currently recruiting:

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Senior Officer - Fund Accounting (Porto Office)

Our Fund Administration team provides high quality services to regulated and unregulated alternative investment vehicles across all asset classes.

Your role:

• Review / Preparation of Financial Statements with Disclosures and other ad-hoc service requests from clients;

• Review / Bookkeeping including timely and accurate recording of transactions of private equity and other investment type structures;

• Calculation of net asset value and preparation of reporting packs of funds on a quarterly/semi-annual and annual basis in line with the required accounting standards;

• Assist in the preparation / review of financial statements for audit purposes;

• Communicate and liaise with external parties such as Investment Managers, auditors, banks or regulatory bodies;

• Understanding complex fund structures and accounting treatment of the related transactions;

• Performs self-review of core processes to demonstrate self-awareness of the funds reporting cycle from interpreting governing documentation to finalization of financial statements;

• Assist with onboarding of new entities in the accounting platform;

• Review / Calculation of tax/VAT reporting;

• Preparation of required reporting (client, BCL, CSSF);

• Ensure adequate and timely responses to clients’ requests;

• Reporting to and communicating with investment managers and other relevant parties;

• Taking ownership for all elements of a funds reporting cycle from review and interpretation of fund governing documentation, through to day-to-day accounting tasks, the production of quarterly reporting and net asset values and annual financial statements.

Your profile:

• You have between 3 and 5 years of experience in accounting (preferably within Fund administration);

• You hold an accounting, business or mathematical university degree with solid knowledge and understanding of accounting principles;

• Experience in accounting preferable Private Equity/Real Estate fund structures;

• You have knowledge of various accounting standards and principles (IFRS, LUXGAAP & USGAAP are an added advantage);

• You are a team player and can work independently;

• You have a working knowledge of MS Office including mastering Excel;

• Investran knowledge is a plus;

• You must have an excellent command of English;

• You are proactive and can communicate professionally via phones, emails or face-to-face;

• You can work under pressure to achieve the multiple daily deadlines for client deliverables;

• You have analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Within Arendt, we uphold high standards. Our professionals work with clients on engaging projects, empowered from the start. With a strong local presence in Luxembourg and international reach, we support and train our team members to thrive in a culture of excellence. Specialised teams ensure the right skills are available, allowing for a focus on added value. Our leaders are approachable, providing support and mentoring.

We offer a vibrant social life with numerous events, embracing sports and art, our culture encourages openness and discovery beyond the professional realm. With over 50 nationalities represented, Arendt is committed to the well-being of its staff, serving the best interests of its clients, protecting the environment, and supporting education.

Arendt promotes equal opportunities and value each employee for what they bring to the community. For more information, please refer to our diversity and inclusion policy on our website.

Interested?

If you are interested in this job opportunity, we are looking forward to receiving your application.
All applications will be treated confidentially.

Please be aware that the selected candidate will be required to provide a criminal record (or certificate of good conduct).

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