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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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