My client is a well-established Real Estate Investment Manager based in central London. They are looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to come on board ASAP for an initial 12-month fixed term contract.

The role is quite broad and covers financial reporting for the funds as well as investment valuations and performance analysis.

Main duties would include but are not limited to:

• Review the financial reporting prepared by third party administrators, including dividend and NAV calculations
• Valuation of investments for presentation to committee
• Calculation of performance fees
• Preparation of quarterly investor reporting
• Leading the annual audit of the Fund's financial statements (IFRS)
• Presenting at various boards
• Forecasts, credit facility management, investor drawdowns and distributions
• Assist with tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Due diligence on new investments
• Ad-hoc project work on process improvement

The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with at-least one years' post qualified experience gained from a Real Estate or Private Equity fund. Exposure to Real Estate funds (either through an Accountancy Practice firm, Fund Administration or in-house) is a strong preference.

Strong technical accounting skills with knowledge of IFRS is essential as well as prior experience of presenting to senior stakeholders.

Due to the urgent nature of this role, candidates on more than one months' notice cannot be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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