Investment Accountant role in the private equity accounting team within group finance, responsible for accounting, financial control, and reporting of bank's private equity and fund investments across UK, Australia, and Hong Kong. Ideal for a qualified accountant with strong financial services experience, offering exposure to senior management and diverse investment accounting responsibilities.
Primary responsibilities include maintaining general ledger integrity, posting journals, performing reconciliations, developing budget models, performing investment valuations, reviewing investment documentation, preparing periodic reports, monitoring financial exposures, preparing statutory accounts, and supporting accounting functions across different business units.
Required skills include being a qualified accountant with several years of post-qualification experience, strong preference for financial services background, particularly in private equity and principal investments. Technical expertise in IFRS, excel, financial modeling, and familiarity with systems like JDE and Essbase are crucial.
Investec offers a compelling opportunity with competitive benefits including a 4-day office/1-day remote working model, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, wellbeing benefits like corporate gym membership, virtual GP, optional private medical insurance, life assurance, and an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture that values innovative thinking and professional growth.
