Senior Accountant – Private Equity Fund of Funds

at  LGT Capital Partners

Job Description
Our LGT Fund Administrators (Luxembourg) S.à r.l. (the “Company”) provides fund administration services to mainly private equity funds. The administration group has over EUR 30 billion in assets under administration. The Company has established an office in Luxembourg and is looking for a experienced Senior Accountant to join a dedicated team of ten specialists, focusing on providing a quality service to our German and international client base. You will have the chance to profit from an individual onboarding, enabling you to broaden our expertise and grow as a professional. In your role, you will be part of an international team setup allowing you to work with our colleagues across the globe. You will join a team that fosters an open dialogue, a cordial way of collaboration, and a good team spirit.

In your role you will assume a varied book of work that includes the following responsibilities:

• Preparation and oversight of monthly NAV calculations;
• Bookkeeping of designated funds;
• Preparation and review of cash flow notices and capital account statements;
• Preparation of the regulatory fund reporting (U 1.1, TPTOBS, S2.13)
• Preparation of “tax d’abonnement” declarations
• Preparing the annual accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles in Luxembourg;
• Overseeing adherence to the accounting guidelines and relevant regulations;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance or an equivalent further education
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience working in the financial industry
• Experience working in the fund industry, especially in the Private Equity sector and ideally at a central administrator
• Demonstrated knowledge of local Luxembourg CSSF requirements and good understanding of applicable accounting regulations
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and oral) are a requirement; fluent German language skills are a strong advantage
• Good analytical skills, attention to detail, and a challenging mindset enable you to work diligently and take on responsibility for your own remit of work.
• As a self-starter with a hands-on mentality, you have the ability to act on your own initiative and enjoy getting involved in a variety of tasks

What we offer
The entrepreneurial size of our Company in Luxembourg offers you space for individual responsibility, initiative, and a holistic approach to your professional development. Being part of the LGT Group means that you will have a permanent international exposure to other professionals in the LGT Group based in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Ireland. You will leverage on Group IT systems to enhance your operational efficiency.

In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation package;
• Employer-sponsored supplementary pension scheme;
• Annual leave above legal minimum (30 days);
• Regular Company/Group events and workshops in and outside Luxembourg;
• Flexible working policy which offers the option to work 3 days per week in our Satellite Office in Wasserbillig or to work from home to a maximum of two days a week (limitations for cross-border home office work apply).

Please submit your complete application documents: CV, diplomas, transcripts and reference letters directly online. Note that as part of the onboarding process we request a criminal record of the respective candidate.
Contact Information
If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.
Mélanie Moos
Human Resources
LGT Fund Administrators (Luxembourg) SARL
Contact:
+41 58 261 80 4

• Preparation and oversight of monthly NAV calculations;
• Bookkeeping of designated funds;
• Preparation and review of cash flow notices and capital account statements;
• Preparation of the regulatory fund reporting (U 1.1, TPTOBS, S2.13)
• Preparation of “tax d’abonnement” declarations
• Preparing the annual accounts according to generally accepted accounting principles in Luxembourg;
• Overseeing adherence to the accounting guidelines and relevant regulations