Accountant, VC & PE Advisory and Service Firm, Berlin, Germany
REFERENCE:
9504 /42C
Our client are a fast-growing alternative investment advisory and service firm headquartered in Berlin. Working with numerous VC & PE funds across Europe, you will help to discover untapped value in strategic fund management and master back office operations. Our client are paving the way for a new generation of investment services.
We are looking for a Financial/Corporate Accountant that has experience in VC/PE or financial services, to join as a key member of the team. In a company that wants to revolutionize the alternative assets industry, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a team looking to build out highly automated accounting solutions, deliver high-impact and reliable reporting and develop policies and compliance frameworks to enable sustainable growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Reconciliation of cash transactions of companies under supervision
- Control of expenses and investment funding chains
- Maintenance of accounting records of companies under direct supervision, aligning those with external service providers
- Monitoring and tracking portfolio company transactions for accuracy and completeness
- Preparation of various financial reports upon request
- Support of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
- Support year-end audit processes in collaboration with the team, clients, administrators, and auditors
- Participation in budgeting process
- Participation in various investment-related activities (from deal execution to investment reporting)
- Manage routine and ad-hoc client and / or senior management specific requests
- Generate investor specific notices for all capital calls and distributions
- Late stage implementation and further improvement of top-tier fund accounting solutions together with IT team
- Continuous improvement and automation of accounting and treasury processes in the company
YOUR PROFILE: - Relevant experience (venture capital / fund administration experience is an additional advantage)
- Profound knowledge of IFRS (with German GAAP knowledge as an additional advantage)
- Fluent business English (German a plus)
- Basic understanding of tax laws and regulations in EU
- Analytical mindset combined with self-starter personality, being able to work well independently when required
- Affinity for digital solutions in financial sector, especially venture capital, fund administration, and start-ups
