Fund Accountant

Associate Fund Operations | Hamburg, Germany

Brightpoint Fund Services, part of Anderson Global, specialises in alternative investments and provides tailored fund administration solutions for venture capital and private equity fund managers across international markets

For their Fund Operations division, Brightpoint is looking for an Associate Fund Operations to join the team in Hamburg.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in Fund Administration, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Alternative Investments, Financial Services, or a Big 4 environment (EY, KPMG, Pw C, Deloitte) who enjoy working with financial data, reporting, fund operations, and client facing responsibilities.

In this role, you will support the execution and continuous improvement of end to end Fund Operations processes for venture capital and private equity fund structures.

You will work with investor and fund data, process transactions, prepare reporting inputs, and use the ERP system to ensure accurate and efficient operational delivery.

You will also support manager‑level colleagues in client related activities by providing reliable operational input and coordinating follow ups.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing Fund Operations processes for venture capital and private equity fund structures.
• Maintain investor data and accurately map fund structures in the relevant systems.
• Use the ERP system to process transactions, maintain data, and prepare reporting inputs.
• Prepare quarterly reports and other fund documentation, including special reports and tax‑related notifications.
• Support liquidity‑related processes, including capital calls and distributions to fund investors.
• Ensure high data quality, process accuracy, and timely execution of operational workflows through effective self‑review controls.
• Support managers in client‑related activities by preparing information, coordinating follow‑ups, and providing accurate operational input.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and the India‑based Shared Service Operations team to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and high‑quality client deliverables.
• Contribute to process improvements, digital workflows, and automation initiatives within Fund Operations.
• Take over deputy responsibilities within the team when needed.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a comparable field; alternatively, completed commercial training with prior experience in the fund sector.
• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector.
• Solid knowledge of accounting, fund reporting, operational fund processes, and financial statements.
• Experience working with ERP systems or other fund administration systems.
• Confident use of MS Office; experience with SQL queries is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, including the ability to review reports, identify discrepancies, understand KPIs, and work confidently with financial data and balance sheets.
• Experience preparing reports and working with fund, investor, and transaction data.
• Service‑oriented mindset, strong communication skills, initiative, and team spirit.
• The confidence to communicate professionally with stakeholders, manage expectations, and provide realistic timelines where required.
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong affinity for digital systems, data quality, and process‑driven work.
• Strong affinity for AI and digital innovation, with the ability to identify opportunities to further develop and improve AI‑enabled processes.

Benefits

• Flexible and location independent working model, with up to 10 days of mobile working per month.
• 30 days of annual leave plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
• HVV Deutschland ticket with 100% employer subsidy.
• Company pension scheme.
• Fair and performance‑based compensation.
• Individual training and development opportunities.
• Company fitness through EGYM Wellpass.
• Free drinks, fresh fruit, and a dog‑friendly office environment.

If you have experience within Fund Administration, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Alternative Investments, Financial Services, Fund Accounting, Asset Management, or a Big 4 firm and are looking to join a growing international business, I'd love to hear from you.

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