Fund Accountant - Private Capital

About the role

The Private Capital Fund Accountant plays a key role in the Private Capital team, providing technical expertise in processing and reviewing functions for PC administration services delivered to BNP Paribas's client base. The role covers daily activities for Private Capital assets and supports onboarding, transitions, business change projects and business improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Process and record capital calls, distributions, fees, investments and divestments
• Prepare NAV reports, including final trial balances, fee calculations (management fee and waterfall), accruals and expense bookings
• Verify investment-related documents before payment processing and assist in validating capital events
• Support quality assurance, operational risk, internal audit and ISAE audit teams with document requests
• Analyse documents on direct or indirect investments and review transaction counterparts from an AML/KYC/FATCA perspective
• Reconcile assets and market valuations, and prepare client reporting on a monthly, quarterly, bi-annual or annual basis
• Assist in onboarding new clients and assets, including system setup and documentation review
• Support project and restructuring work, and take part in strategic internal and external meetings
• Ensure full-service delivery in line with client SLAs, address client queries and stay compliant with operational risk and legislative requirements

Required profile

• 3-5 years of related alternative investment experience within the financial services industry preferred
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Required skills

• Basic understanding of AML/KYC/FATCA requirements
• Adaptability to change and an innovative approach to team and organisational change