Fund Accounting | Associate | Warsaw

MORE ABOUT THIS SKILLSET

Controllers ensure that the firm meets all the financial control and reporting obligations of a global regulated and public financial the Controllers Department our professionals measure the profitability of and risks associated with every aspect of the firms business. Controllers also ensure that the firms activities are conducted in compliance with the regulations governing transactions in the financial markets.

If you apply to this skillset you will be considered for multiple roles across the firm that require this skillset. Please note division and function examples below are representative of opportunities common for this skill-set. The list is not exhaustive and availability of open roles is determined based on business.

DIVISIONS AND JOB FUNCTIONS

Controllersplay a key role in measuring and accurately reporting the profitability of the firms complex products services and businesses globally. Professionals work with each of the firms businesses gaining the expertise required to provide the critical analysis to ensure the internal and external financial information of the firm is accurate and that the firm meets the financial control and reporting obligations of a global regulated and public financial institution. Teams are responsible for profit and loss (P&L) reporting and analysis independent valuation capital analysis and financial reporting. Professionals in this function have an analytical mindset exhibit intellectual curiosity and are from diverse academic backgrounds.

• Corporate Controllers is responsible for external and internal financial reporting for the firm and its subsidiaries including the firms earnings release and SEC reporting daily internal management reporting legal entity reporting fund accounting for the firms investment funds and the firms compensation accounting functions. Across these functions Corporate Controllers use their expertise to ensure the integrity of financial information and that the firm and its subsidiaries meet the reporting obligations of a public financial institution.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting and reporting packages including fund-level net asset values and investor capital statements for private equity investment funds.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting requests management fee analysis cash flow analysis and provide assistance with client audit and financial reporting related requests.
• Prepare and book journal entries relating to daily cash activity investment activity currency purchases/exchanges swap settings debt payments fund expenses and investor contributions and distributions.
• Prepare period-end close transactions including mark-to-market valuation and foreign currency adjustments accruals and other transactions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in accounting
• 3-8 years of experience; Public Accounting preferable
• Strong accounting background including booking journal entries performing account reconciliation and performing account analysis
• Strong Excel skills effective communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage his/her workload such that deadlines are consistently met without exception
• Experience with debt and equity investments
• Experience with private equity funds
• Partnership accounting experience
• Experience in accounting for foreign currency transactions
• General ledger experience
• Managerial experience in a team environment