Associate Private Equity Fund Accountant (Client Service Teams)

Company description:

Langham Hall is a market-leading fund administrator in the UK established since 2006.  We now employ over 900 employees globally with offices in Europe, the US and Asia. Our strategy is to provide tailored services to clients across the private equity and real estate sectors. As part of our rapid expansion, we are looking to grow the Asia team of 150 experts to support the increasing service demand.  Find out more about us by visiting our website: www.langhamhall.com.

Associate Private Equity Fund Accountant (Client Service Teams)

Langham Hall Hong Kong offers excellent candidates with work experience through a structured training environment.   We are seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused accountant to prepare financial reports and provide accounting services for our clients. The ideal candidate should have strong bookkeeping skills along with excellent communication abilities to interact with clients effectively.

 You will receive study support on enrolled accountancy qualification (e.g. HKICPA, ACCA, CPA Australia) together with the opportunity to work in a stable, supportive and open cultured environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review full sets of financial statements for our clients in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Analyze and interpret financial statements/data via our bespoke accounting system(s) to ensure proper classification of complex business transactions based on latest accounting standards or regulatory requirements.
• Support our clients with the year-end audit by preparing detailed schedules together with audited financial statements and ensuring timely resolution of findings/queries from the auditors.
• Calculate financial performance metrics, including IRRs, MOICs and analyze results with our clients and their stakeholders.
• Deliver clear and professional communications to our clients and their stakeholders with queries on financial reports, transaction information and regulatory/compliance related matters.
• Prepare and analyze industry specific calculation such as capital call, distribution and waterfall computation based on the relevant legal documents.
• Provide ongoing support to our clients on best practices and compliance requirements such as AML/KYC, FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS).
• Collect appropriate data and preparing government reports and tax returns.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date client files, ensuring all documentation is accurately archived for compliance and reference purposes.

Requirements:

• A positive attitude, a sense of satisfaction from doing your best, and self-discipline are all essential.
• Accounting qualification from a recognized professional accounting body.
• Excellent written and spoken Mandarin and English communication skills.
• Experience in using accounting packages for bookkeeping and report production.
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience, including the ability to produce neatly presented work.
• Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and other relevant accounting standards, where possible gained within a private equity environment.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and performance measurement reports at asset and fund level.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and especially clients.

Training and Qualification support:

• Provide training and support through our Asia - Personal Development Programme, covering both technical and non-technical skills development.
• Offer exam support including paid exam leave, exam fee support and practical experience mentoring.

Application procedure:

Please send your application to [email protected] with the following information:

1. Your cover letter and full curriculum vitae
2. Details of your full academic record, including exams taken and grades achieved from high school to university (transcripts are not required at this stage)
3. Work experience
4. Available start date
5. Current and expected salary