Fund Accountant- German Desk

ABOUT US:We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.comFor our office in Luxembourg, we are currently looking for a Fund Services Accountanting Officer to join our Real Estate team. YOUR RESPONSABILITIES:You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.Specific responsibilities include the following:Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the private funds and following up with third parties co-ordinate with Depositary and AIFMs, including investors and clients;Keeping the funds books and preparing the periodic funds valuations (Net Asset Value), year-end financial statements, CSSF/BCL reporting, and any other funds related reports;Assisting in the coordination of year-end audits;Assisting in the organisation of board meetings and shareholders’ meetings;Preparing periodic tax and VAT returns and maintaining relevant contact with the Luxembourg tax authorities and tax advisers;Acting as a contact person between shareholders, investment managers, AIFMs and custodian banks for resolution of any issues that may arise.YOUR PROFILE:You hold a Bachelor and/or Master\’s degree in Accounting, Audit or Economics;You have 0-2 years of relevant experience in the fields of alternative investment fund administration, audit firms or domiciliation;You have knowledge of fund industry, valuation, accounting;A basic knowledge in accounting for investment products, ideally with fund-of-funds, single-manager funds, and private equity funds will be considered an asset;You have necessary understanding of securities commonly encountered in the fund industry, including equities, bonds, contract for difference, options, and futures, and the ability to account for these securities;You are fluent in English and German(knowledge of other EU languages will be considered as an asset);You possess team spirit, a capacity to build strong client relationships and take initiative to act without waiting for direction (when appropriate).WHAT WE OFFER:We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. Our global benefits also include:Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leaveContinuous mentoring along your career progression Active sports, events and social committees across our offices Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan Plus additional local benefits depending on your location