Fund Services Vice President - Private Equity

About Citco

The Citco group of companies (Citco) is a network of independent companies worldwide for over 70 years, all of which are leading providers of asset-servicing solutions to the global alternative investment industry. With $1.8+ trillion in AuA and operations across 36 countries with over 50 office locations.

For decades, industry publications have recognized our leadership in service and innovation. These accolades are a reflection of our drive to push ourselves and our industry forward.

With strategically positioned global offices, we offer opportunities for graduates and seasoned professionals to work across the world. Careers at Citco can span continents.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

 

About the Team & Business Line: 

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience. 

As a core member of our Private Equity team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

 

Your Role:  

• Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub-ledgers.

• Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements

• Prepare and review limited partner and general partner allocations

• Prepare and review trial balances and work paper product

• Review capital activity that pertains to the funds including capital calls, distributions, rebalances and transfers

• Prepare and review fee calculations including (but not limited to) management fees, admin fees, waterfall clawback, and carried interest calculations

• Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables; overall responsibility for client relationships and meetings

• Interact with senior management and manage overall relationships for multiple clients; provide technical accounting/industry knowledge to clients

• Lead the preparation of client service plans including annual budget; establish plan for new client setup and transitions

• Coordinate with Operations group, Financial Statement group, Tax group and Investor Relations group

• Coordinate, manage and monitor external audit process

• Review private equity fund client’s partnership agreements, PPM’s and other materials

• In charge of implementation of fund structures on accounting system

• Coach, develop, train staff and continue to build out our infrastructure

• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed

• Review trading and operations processes for the Company’s private equity division

About You:  

• Master Degree in Accounting, Finance, any other professional accounting qualification (i.e. CA, CPA or ACCA or equivalent) 

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration. 

• Skilled in negotiation, business planning and budgeting, margin analysis, rating agency relations and technical accounting

• Managing skills with experience in managing and/or leading staff for 3+ years. 

• Strong knowledge of waterfall structures, modeling and calculations

• Highly successful record of delivering large scale business/technology reengineering initiatives in the private equity, hedge funds and fund of funds businesses

• Some knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other comprehensive basis of accounting

• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements

• Strong leadership skills and supervisory experience of other professionals

• Project management skills with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

• CPA designation a plus

  

Our Benefits  

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.  

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.  

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.