Assistant Manager for Private Equity & Private Debt Accounting

About

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end‑to‑end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US $857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top‑15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group‑wide commitment to ESG and best‑in‑class technology, including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in‑house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of NAV reports, financial statements with disclosures, and other complex deliverables for private equity/private debt funds and corporate clients, following SSAE and internal procedures.
• Manage end‑to‑end client deliverables by coordinating with cluster counterparts, validating data completeness, assigning workloads, monitoring deadlines, addressing review comments, handling queries within 24 hours, and resolving/escalating technical or transactional issues.
• Guide, coach, and develop the team by providing technical and non‑technical feedback, supporting learning initiatives, reviewing outputs, ensuring quality standards, and acting as an alternate Manager when needed.
• Oversee workflow and operational controls, including accurate timesheet monitoring, pre‑approving overtime, managing the workflow planner, optimizing processes, using accounting/reporting platforms, and drafting error/compliance reports with root‑cause analysis.
• Uphold risk management and professional standards by enforcing procedural compliance, reporting breaches or errors promptly, conducting research when needed, participating in interviews, and taking on additional responsibilities that support team and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or a business‑related course.
• 6+ years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing service operations, client deliverables, staff performance, and appraisals.
• Strong fluency in English and an additional foreign language.
• Knowledge of IndAS, IFRS, and various GAAPs (US, UK, Lux); extensive experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and working paper files.
• Solid technical capability in Private Equity and Private Debt fund accounting, including operational fund accounting experience and working knowledge of Investran and Paxus.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, IF functions) and Microsoft Office applications; effective written and advanced verbal communication skills.

Desired

• Completed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / ACCA qualification.
• Experience working in Financial Services or Shared Services office environment.
• Experience in a multinational office environment.
• Willingness to travel and consider secondment opportunities abroad.
• Additional university degree in Accountancy or related fields.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Competitive financial packages based on market rates, qualifications, experience, and skill profile.
• Pension scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to increase employee contributions.
• Wellbeing: Medical insurance, life assurance, discounted gym memberships, and opportunities to engage with local community through sports activities, charity programmes, and environmental initiatives.
• Flexible working: Support for an excellent work‑life blend.
• Support and development: Training, tools, and a development plan to grow and improve skills daily.

Additional Information

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. We build long‑term relationships with employees, clients, and local communities while reducing our environmental impact. Our commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture is led by a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Learning and development programmes (including PowerU and MyCampus) invest in employee careers, and our hybrid working approach supports balance and flexibility while keeping colleagues connected. Through IQ‑EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, addressing the gender imbalance in private equity and venture capital.

We are committed to growing relationships with our clients, understanding that their sustainability and success drive our own.