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Job title: Manager – Fund Accounting (RtR)

Job Purpose

The Fund Accounting Manager will lead end-to-end fund accounting and financial reporting activities for Nordic / European real estate clients. The role involves managing complex fund structures, ensuring compliance with IFRS/local GAAP, and driving operational excellence using ERP platforms such as Yardi. The individual will also act as a key stakeholder interface for onshore teams and clients.

Responsibilities

Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting : Oversee end-to-end fund accounting processes including:

General ledger accounting, journals, and accruals
NAV preparation and validation
Financial statement preparation (IFRS/local GAAP)
Review trial balances, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Manage periodic closing activities (monthly/quarterly/yearly)

Real Estate Fund Management :

Handle accounting for real estate entities including SPVs, holding companies, and funds
Review property-level accounting, lease accounting, and asset-level reporting
Manage capital transactions such as:

Capital calls and distributions
Investor allocations
Intercompany transactions and loan accounting

ERP & Systems :

Drive accounting operations using Yardi ERP (GL, investment management, reporting modules)
Ensure data integrity, automation utilization, and process standardization within Yardi
Support system enhancements and process improvements

Client & Stakeholder Management :

Act as primary point of contact for Nordic clients and onshore stakeholders
Manage communication across multiple geographies and time zones
Provide insights on fund performance, variances, and key financial metrics

Compliance & Controls : Ensure adherence to:

IFRS / Local regulatory requirements (Nordic jurisdictions)
Internal controls, audit standards, and governance frameworks
Liaise with auditors and support year-end audits
Drive process documentation and SOP compliance

Team Leadership & Delivery Management

Lead and mentor a team of accountants and senior analysts
Drive performance management, training, and capability development
Ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and quality benchmarks
Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement

Data Analytics & Reporting

Leverage MS Excel (advanced) for data analysis and reconciliations
Use Power BI for: Dashboard creation, Fund performance tracking, KPI reporting and analytics

Qualifications & Experience

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Experience:

15+ years in fund accounting, with strong exposure to real estate funds
Hands-on experience in Yardi ERP platform
Strong understanding of:
Fund structures (PE / Real Estate funds)
NAV calculations and financial reporting
IFRS and/or European regulatory frameworks

Key Skills & Competencies

Functional Skills:

Fund accounting and NAV expertise
Real estate accounting and asset-level reporting
Financial statement preparation and audit handling

Technical Skills

Yardi ERP (mandatory)

Advanced MS Excel and Power BI / data visualization tools

Behavioral & Leadership Skills

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to manage global teams and client interactions
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Strong project and delivery management capabilities

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