Junior / Middle Accountant with French - Private Capital

Junior / Middle Accountant with French -  Private Capital 

For our client – one of the world’s leading banks – we are looking for a fluent French speaker who is eager to develop their career in the finance and banking sector.

 

Responsibilities:

• Ownership verification for funds of funds, private equity and real estate funds including their SPVs and all underlying structures based on the provided documentation.
• Record keeping of investment transactions such as capital calls and distributions for funds of funds, equity purchase, debt financing and real estate investments for PERE funds.
• Reviewing investment documentation such as Limited Partnership Agreements. Subscription agreements, shareholder/land registers, Capital Account Statements in order to verify ownership of the assets invested.
• Identifying if all documentation received and contact the client if additional documents needed.
• According to directives (AIFMD) and regulations performing cash monitoring and other depositary controls over funds of funds and PERE funds.
• Preparation of portfolio reports based on own record keeping, liaison with counterparties and locations.
• Investigating discrepancies and ensuring strong internal controls
• Maintaining communication and relations with internal and external clients and other key stakeholders
• Active participation in the evolution of the department
• Supporting the integration of new operational activities
• Being main point of contact for clients
• Contributing to company’s goals

 

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting, finance or securities services, or property sector
• Fluent working knowledge of French and English is essential
• Good Knowledge of Private Equity and Real Estate fund specificities will be considered as an advantage
• Numerate and analytical skills
• Innovative approach
• Multitasking skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Excellent organizational & communication skills
• Client focused approach
• Willingness to take on new challenges and look for enhancements in existing processes
• Decision taking skills

 

Company offers:

• Stable employment, with full-time job contract
• Six Career Paths to choose from
• Complex on boarding and induction programme
• Trainings, co-financed language courses, professional certifications and post-graduate studies
• Possibility to work from home part-time
• Private medical package
• Life insurance
• Employee Pension Plan
• Sports Card
• Lunch Card
• Cafeteria Platform
• Modern, eco-friendly office