Our Partner, a Our Partner company which was founded on one idea - to empower those who invest in private markets. Private investments that are a little less private and a little more open. With customers at the center of our decision making, we are building industry-defining products and services for the fintech era, designed to give investors control, clarity, and confidence.
We operate from four offices located in the US and UK with an employee count of 200+ professionals. As an established Fintech company, we are setting up Clean Energy operations in Bangalore and we are seeking creative, analytical and efficient individuals to help us support the allocated clean Energy funds.
As a Clean Energy - Senior Associate, reporting into a Vice President, this role will primarily manage accounting, reporting, treasury, audit and tax functions of Clean Energy investments focussing on Solar and Wind farms and support client as they rebalance their fund portfolio, liquidating more mature funds and setting up new funds to meet there 2023 investment strategy. As as a Senior Associate, you are required to review quarterly and annual financial statements. You will have the opportunity to manage the workload independently and be a major contributor in the team.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and review quarterly management accounts for Clients’ managed funds on an accrual basis.
- Develop the presentation of the accounts in accordance with the Clients’ corporate branding guidelines.
- Lead on Client reporting requirements, understanding the structure of the existing reports and Client deliverables.
- Oversee and maintain accounting records and ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
- Develop knowledge of Our Partner’s existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- Ensure timely and accurate year-end support files for annual audits are prepared, as required.
- Review draft annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and Lux GAAP.
- Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to ensure delivery of completed “Provided by Client” lists and timely completion of audit and tax engagements.
- Manage, prepare and maintain performance returns for all funds in a timely manner.
- Document, maintain and update accounting procedures and templates.
- Complete and review jurisdictional regulatory returns as and when required.
- Develop a clear understanding of the cash management function of the funds.
- Liaise closely with other Our Partner departments and Clients to ensure timely and accurate settlement of payments.
- Work with and provide support to the Treasury team as and when required, including but not limited to: reviewing bank reconciliations, Cash Management Reports, daily liquidity monitoring, invoice and payment releases.
- Involvement in wider team management and allocation planning.
- Training, development and potential management of junior team members .
- Involvement in RFPs for new prospects and successful onboarding of new clients.
- Any other duties commensurate with the nature and position of the post
Key requirement for this role:
- 6+ years of related experience in the financial services industry preferred
- Professional accounting qualification preferred but not essential
- Accounting degree required
- Knowledge on Real estate and Infrastructure funds is a plus but not essential
- UK or US GAAP working experience is required and Canadian GAAP or Lux GAAP is desirable but not essential
- Sound knowledge of fund/group structures
- Previous practical experience of setting up and calculation Equalisation and LCI Calculations.
- Experience with FIA (Front Invest Analytics) ideal, is a major plus
- Good working knowledge of accounting databases/running reports
- Competent user of MS Excel and other MS products