Private Equity Fund Accounting - Team Lead

Role Summary & Role Description

Minimum of 5-8 years of related Private Equity and/or Fund Accounting experience.

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• E2E Private Equity knowledge.
• Some understanding of operational functions within Private Equity and/or Fund Accounting. PERSON SPECIFICATION

  Adhere to State Street Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS) strict internal control procedures.

  Ensure monthly and quarterly client deliverables are meet

  Display ability to performance variance analysis to explain significant movements from quarter to quarter.

  Maintaining the general ledger for various fund entities

  Preparing supporting work papers for financial statements, portfolio schedules and capital account allocations

  Preparing financial statements and footnote disclosures

  Analytical review of monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data

  Reviewing and/or preparing of capital calls, distributions and bank reconciliations

  Preparing management, annual and incentive fee calculations

  Preparing various client correspondences

  Calculating waterfalls and capital account allocations

  Ensuring compliance with legal documents

  Maintaining working relationship with all client contacts, auditors, tax, lawyers and banking personnel

  Special projects as requested

  Review limited partnership agreements and offering memorandums and ensure compliance with operational and accounting procedures

  Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with external accounting firms

Core/Must Have Skills

• Skill 1 – Must have Private Equity Knowledge
• Skill 2 – Investran Accounting
• Skill 3 - Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word)
• Good to have skills
• Skill 1 - E2E Private Equity knowledge
• Skill 2 - Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal planning, and analytical skills
• <Skill 3 - List down the skills in the order of priority>

Work Schedule

Hybrid (should be ready On-premise based on need)

Keywords (If Any)

 Private Equity, Carry calculation, Capital call /Distributio/Mgmt fee Calculations 

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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