Join a leading Luxembourg Services Firm expanding to Porto!
Your new Company
Join one of
Luxembourg's leading professional Services Firm as it is expanding to Porto, Portugal, with a brand-new Office
!
The Company is recognized for delivering high-quality legal, tax, regulatory consulting and operational services to financial institutions, corporates, and investors, offering end-to-end support across the full business lifecycle.
This expansion into Portugal represents a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, multicultural environment that blends international exposure with local growth, offering room to develop your skills and impact clients worldwide!
Your new Role
The
Fund Accounting Manager
, will encompass all facets of the production and delivery, people and financial management oversight for Arendt's portfolio of Private Equity (PE) and Real Estate (RE) clients.
This is a challenging and rewarding role which provides exposure to all elements of a PERE Fund's Accounting processes and life cycle. Working with other members of the team and supervising them and having cross border collaboration with the team in Luxembourg ensuring proper hand-offs for seamless delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead Accountants to manage processes and activities that deliver expected outcomes for the team and the Fund Administrative Services (FAS) Department;
Accountable for ensuring all work is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with procedures;
Drive the team to identify and implement continuous improvements, while contributing to strengthening the control environment;
Make decisions on process and system issues, applying deep technical expertise to guide teams and escalate matters when needed;
Coach and develop the team to meet or exceed performance expectations;
Manage the team's assigned budget within established guidelines;
Support Senior Leadership in driving key talent-development initiatives;
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, using metrics and exception reporting to enhance productivity and output quality within the FAS Department;
Prioritize work according to strategic goals;
Communicate business and financial context, decisions, and priorities clearly to the team;
Proactively adjust financial plans and business objectives in response to changes in the business or economic environment, ensuring goals are achieved within financial targets;
Actively participate in the recruitment process for dedicated teams and ensure effective onboarding of new team members;
Manage communication with appropriate stakeholders;
Analyze current and projected workloads to determine staffing needs required to meet service objectives;
Evaluate risk events and implement corrective actions to control gaps.
Important Note:
Occasionally will be required to travel to Luxembourg and host on-site visit of your colleagues.
What you will need to be succeed:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
or related subject (mandatory);
Master's Degree in the field (would be a plus);
Certifications in CPA, CIMA, CA or ACCA
(would be a plus);
+4 years of Management experience (either through direct leadership of employees or by holding a senior-level role);
Experience in Accounting for Private Equity or Real Estate funds (would be a plus);
Experience in Transfer Agency activities (including equalization, capital calls/distributions, investor register management and transfers) (would be a plus);
Technical expertise to apply functional and process knowledge to diverse issues;
Business management knowledge (with the ability to implement processes, products or services);
Solid understanding of Accounting standards (such as IFRS, LUXGAAP, USGAAP, etc.);
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Alternative Funds (including RAIF structures);
Familiarity with AIFM regulations (would be a plus);
Proficiency in MS Office (strong knowledge of Excel);
Alignment with Company's Pillars of Care, Social, Excellence, and Entrepreneurship
;
Good communication skills – Fluency in English (written and spoken) (mandatory).
What the Company can offer you
Competitive benefits package;
Hybrid working model;
Learning and Development opportunities;
The possibility to join a dynamic and multicultural environment and contribute to the Company's growth in Portugal.