Description
Are you a game changer ready to disrupt the fund administration industry? Do you dream of being part of something groundbreaking/different and shaping the standards of fund administration? If you’re passionate about exceptional client service and care about employee well-being, then we want you on our team!
We’re a fund administrator on a mission to shake up the status quo. We’re not just another player in the market – we’re backed by a respected global powerhouse, but with the agility and drive of a young company. Plus, we’re committed to staying private, ensuring long-term vision.
Join us as (Senior) Manager for our Accounting department in Luxembourg and play a pivotal role in building our Luxembourg office and shaping our global presence.
What You’ll Do
- Help build out the accounting department of Taru, supported by the management team.
- Liaise with clients confidently, proactively solving issues, and responding to inquiries. Take full responsibility for client relationships regarding accounting deliverables and timelines, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures.
- Arrange the accounting deliverables for a diverse portfolio of clients
- Prepare NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, waterfall calculations, carried interest, and other complex private markets calculations and services.
- Review the work of the team members (bookkeeping, accruals, interest calculations, sales entries, fund movements, reconciliations according to Lux GAAP and IFRS).
- Assist with investor processes and handle internal and external inquiries.
- Preparation of financial statements in compliance with Lux GAAP and IFRS.Provide training, guidance and supervision to the team
- Occasional travel in Europe
- Supervise and liaise with partners and external service providers
- Support the audit process to meet milestones and deadlines.
- Participate in projects including working as part of a larger global team.
- Participate in business development exercises and events together with our senior team
- Assist with the interview process of new recruits
About You:
- Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., ACCA).
- Experience in managing client relationships preferably with another fund administrator
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience in Private Markets in Luxembourg, preferably within a fund accounting team.
- Thorough understanding of the fund administration business, Private Market structures, and accounting for alternative asset classes.
- Solid understanding of the Luxembourg fund administration landscape, with a strong grasp of current trends and technologies.
- Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and the fund industry.
- Understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape.
- Fluency in English; (additional European languages are a plus.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate a growing team, and to self-motivate.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Team spirit and ability to work collaboratively – effectively be a nice person.
Why Join Us:
- A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of a young firm expanding into large global business.
- Significant responsibility and a varied working day.
- Commitment to providing adequate support and resources, ensuring manageable workloads and staff well-being. Excellent opportunities for professional and personal growth.
- Competitive remuneration based on your skills and experience.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Working in a company where the focus is on trust and treating each other with kindness and respect. Our focus is on trust and employee well-being.
- Hybrid working
- Shape the future of fund administration with cutting-edge technology.
- Career growth, grow with the company.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We measure our success not only by delivering excellent products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share but also by our positive impact on people, society, and the planet.