Job Description DESCRIPTION The successful incumbent will be responsible for a broad spectrum of financial and accounting matters affecting our private equity. The candidate should have a strong background in accounting for alternative investment funds, preferably with private equity funds. He/ she is responsible for reviewing and processing transactions and financial reports, and exercising sound judgment regarding the proper application of accounting principles to complex transactions. Additionally, the candidate must have proven client service skills, and the ability to work within a team toward the timely and accurate production of client deliverables.Responsibilities: • Contribute towards a team covering one or more client relationships• Deliver accurate and timely work product within specified timelines, and in coordination with other team members• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on private equity• Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.• Review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc.• Prepare/ review management fee calculations, update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models in line with the applicable fund terms• Review investor allocations and capital account statements• Review capital call and distribution calculations, sources/uses of cash, allocations, and investor notices• Review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules• Manage the year-end audit process, in collaboration with the client, and auditors• Handle daily/routine client information requests• Provide guidance and direction to junior staff on all technical and client-service-related topics• Where applicable, support the tax team with information to prepare tax compliance/reports• Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiativesQualifications: • 7-9 years experience, preferably with fund administrator or audit background• Minimum 2 years in Private Equity• Able to work independently and under tight deadlines• Experience in people management/leading a team• Very strong organizational and communication skills• Ability in taking initiatives in identifying opportunities to improve upon existing service model/flow• Read/write Chinese• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with emphasis on Excel skills• Team player
