Interim (Senior) Fund Accountant

Currently we are recruiting for an Interim (Senior) Fund Accountant for an international fund services organization near Utrecht. Do you have experience in fund accounting within the financial services industy? Are you also (want to start) working a freelancer and are you available soon? Please keep reading!

International and fast-growing fund services organization located near Utrecht.

Description

Responsibilities as Interim (Senior) Fund Accountant:

• Responsible for calculating the net asset values of investment funds by processing daily;
• Accounting related functions to ensure funds prices are accurate;
• Reconciling positions and cash against reports of broker/ custodian;
• Calculating management and performance fee;
• Making payment instructions for the various funds and correspondences with the investment;
• Calculating expense accruals and preparing (audited) financial statements;
• Ensure that the Fund is compliant with the procedures, policies and controls that the activities of the fund are in line with prospectus;
• Review the fund activity and valuations to ensure accuracy of NAV and yield calculations;
• Ensure the fund books and records are reconciled and periodic reviews are completed;
• Setting up new funds or changes in the fund structure like liquidations or side pockets;
• The main contact for the investment managers and other relevant parties such as Directors, Lawyers, Auditors, Banks, Brokers/ Custodians, and shareholders.

Requirements as Interim (Senior) Fund Accountant:

• Degree in Accounting or relevant Finance discipline;
• Accounting experience gained from banking, investment houses and accounting firms performing various roles such as bookkeeping and general accounting;
• Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge (Dutch GAAP, knowledge of IFRS is a pre);
• Stakeholder management (clients, senior stakeholders, customers)
• Considerable fund accounting experience (experience with Private Equity funds is a pre);
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT skills;
• Excellent command of the Dutch and/or English language, verbally and written;
• Living in The Netherlands.

Formalities applicable on the role as Interim (Senior) Fund Accountant:

• Start: as soon as possible;
• Duration: 6 months inititially - extension(s) possible;
• Location: near Utrecht - hybride from home / in the office;
• Contract: Freelance / ZZP.

Are you interested? Please apply as soon as possible!