Private Equity Accounting - Senior VP

Job Description

 

About Citco:

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

 

Responsibilities

 

Your Role:

• Establish strategy, direction, initiatives and standards for the function
• Overview of the daily operations including ensuring meeting of SLA’s, client engagement, service delivery and other administrative matters
• Ensure the review of NAV’s, capital event processes, partner capital statements and other processes related to work
• Ensure the implementation of defined procedures and compliance with Citco policies
• Talent development by recruiting, developing and assessing people through the performance appraisal system
• Develop the leadership of the function by mentoring, coaching and developing talent
• Collaborate with management in achieving the company and function objectives
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and key metrics reporting
• Acting as a primary day-to-day contact with clients and other fund participants
• Assisting auditors and other fund participants and advisers
• Participating in presentations to existing and prospective clients
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement
• Any other function required as part of the business of the company and reporting to the Executive Vice President.

 

Qualifications

 

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting qualification – CA, CPA, ACCA or similar
• Relevant experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration
• Experienced in reviewing NAV’s and other fund accounting related deliverables
• Experience in leading a large or moderately large team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Team player with collaborative skills and an open thinking mindset
• Experience in devising internal controls and risk mitigation plans
• Prior experience in assessing individual and team performance
• Exposure to fund accounting systems and ledgers will be an advantage, especially Investran