Reports to Financial Reporting Manager
The purpose of this position is to carry out day-to-day loan fund accounting of debt structures that contain loan portfolios, under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager. The successful candidate will be part of the ever-growing Loan Servicing Unit (LSU) team based in Kilkenny and part of Aztec’s overall Private Credit department.
Key responsibilities:
- Bookkeep a range of debt funds, portfolio companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary in order to meet client deliverables such as NAV reporting.
- Complete all FA-level aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including the proper processing/review of daily posting of Loans, general accounting of expenses/income, the preparation and reconciliation of statutory financial statements, and ad-hoc investor queries.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained on accounting system eFront FIA for all required aspects of different significant financial statements line items.
- Review the daily/weekly bank reconciliations ensuring both Loan and GL transactions are up to date and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
- Deal with the completion of routine audit queries and requests.
- Manage client communications on daily operations for the entities assigned.
- Grow your technical knowledge of Private Credit/Debt instruments with the ability to agree the loan processing transactions and loan reporting to the GL and TB.
- Assist the SFA and managers in transactions i.e., loan advances, repayments, OIDs.
- Be in a position to prepare accounting deliverables on period basis i.e., consolidation packs, stand-alone reporting packs.
- Act as a mentor to the junior staff members under the supervision of the fund accountant.
Skills, knowledge, expertise:
- FA level regarding knowledge of loans, components of loans and how to account for loans.
- Relevant degree in accounting or finance is desirable (bachelor’s or master’s degree).
- The candidate will be expected to be fully or partially qualified with a relevant professional qualification (preferably having commenced ACCA Professional level or ACA Advanced level)
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationship with colleagues.
- Strong technical financial services experience (to be supported through the Aztec Academy).
- Computer literacy skills are essential.
- Fluent English is essential.
Distinct Advantages:
- Loan admin/accounting experience (PIK, cash interest, for example)
- eFront experience
- Private credit/debt instruments or loan processing systems such as Sentry, Solvas, WSO, etc
We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance your ability to provide sound accountancy services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as we value close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.
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“For all accepted offers of employment with Aztec Financial Services (Luxembourg) S.A, candidates will be required to complete pre-screening requirements, including providing a criminal record certificate (extrait de casier judiciaire).”
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