Fund Accountant

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to the day-to-day and month-end, quarter-end and year-end books close process (incl. but not limited to recording of accruals/prepaids, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts etc);
• Investigating full balance sheet and profit and loss variances against different benchmarks and providing variance analysis and associated explanations as part of the books closing process;
• Actively supporting the preparation of VAT, tax returns and other regulatory reporting;
• Involvement in the annual audit process and preparation of the annual financial statements;
• Collaborate with external parties as may be required;
• Actively contributing to improvement initiatives, standardization, re-engineering of processes and controls, and implementation of best practices;

Basic qualifications: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or economics;
• 2 to 3 years experience of the relevant experience would be an advantage;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) would be an advantage;
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-growing and dynamic environment, especially in industries that are undergoing rapid digit transformation.
• You are fluent in both English and French;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French would be an advantage;
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking skills and strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation;
• Ability to check and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• You possess team spirit, ability to work in demanding and high-pressure environment, motivation to work well as an individual and as a team and take initiative to act without waiting for direction when appropriate.

Preferred qualifications: 

• Working towards an ACCA, CPA, or equivalent certification;
• SAP S4 Hana knowledge will be considered an asset;
• Ability to dive deep into data, existing processes and technology challenges in order to identify issues and opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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