Fund Accountant (m/f) - Private Equity

Experis is recruiting a Fund Accountant (m/f) to join the structure of a leading private equity multinational company. This is a full-time job with a hybrid regime, based in Lisbon.

Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly and quarterly reviews of financial information provided by fund administrators, analysing movements and challenging items that fall outside expectations;
• Prepare quarterly investor reporting in collaboration with the Finance, Investor Relations and Administration teams;
• Prepare quarterly Management Information reporting for senior management and the Board;
• Support the year-end financial reporting process for the funds, including reviewing financial statements and managing the audit process;
• Prepare financial narratives and supporting information for external reporting;
• Support the Valuations function and work closely with investment professionals to report on portfolio company performance;
• Respond to investor information requests, working closely with the Investor Relations team to provide analysis and supporting information;
• Manage multiple projects and workstreams, including setting timelines, coordinating stakeholders, tracking deliverables and proactively escalating issues or delays;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes, identifying opportunities for automation and the appropriate use of AI tools;
• Support the annual audit process and respond to auditor queries;
• Provide ad-hoc support to Finance, Investor Relations and Investment teams as required.

Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, Finance or a related field;
• Qualified Accountant, with Big 4 experience being highly valued;
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience;
• Strong accounting knowledge and experience with financial reporting under IFRS, US GAAP or Lux GAAP;
• Experience within Financial Services, preferably Private Equity, Asset Management or a similar environment, will be considered an advantage;
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and workstreams from planning through to completion;
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to manage deliverables independently;
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Proactive mindset towards process improvement, automation and the use of AI tools;
• Fluent English, both written and spoken;
• Willingness to travel occasionally to London and Luxembourg.