Senior Fund Accountant Private Equity

Location: Relocation to Amsterdam

Department: Fund Accounting

Reports to: Fund Accounting Manager / Head of Fund Accounting

Are you ready to take your career international?

Do you see yourself working in a multicultural, cosmopolitan city like Amsterdam, surrounded by world-class professionals in private equity and finance?

Were offering an exciting opportunity for talented accounting professionals to step into a global career path joining a dynamic Private Equity Fund ($100B+ asset base) with a reputation for innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

If you have strong accounting fundamentals, experience in audit or fund accounting, and the curiosity to learn how investments work from the inside out this role is your gateway to the next level.

About the Role

As a Senior Fund Accountant, youll play a key role in managing the accounting, reporting, and control processes for complex private equity structures. Youll work closely with investment teams, auditors, and other stakeholders ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight in every transaction.

Youll also act as a reviewer and mentor within the team, helping maintain high standards while driving efficiency and improvement across fund accounting processes.

What Youll Do

Transaction Processing (50%)

• Prepare and validate investment transactions, valuations, and other financial data in the portfolio accounting system.
• Review and ensure accuracy of all recorded transactions, applying the four-eye principle.
• Perform analytical and control checks to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Build a solid understanding of complex investment structures.

Financial Reporting (20%)

• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, investor capital accounts, and quarterly/annual fund reports.
• Oversee the work of junior accountants and ensure consistency in reporting quality.
• Support annual audits and collaborate with auditors for timely completion.
• Enhance reporting templates and develop controls to meet evolving fund and investor requirements.

Cross-Functional Support (10%)

• Partner with investment teams during deal closings and throughout the investment lifecycle.
• Provide financial insights and ad-hoc analyses to management and stakeholders.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and external partners.

Process Management & Improvement (10%)

• Take ownership of key fund accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Mentor and train junior accountants, fostering a culture of learning and quality.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 46 years of experience in:
• Audit of Private Equity, Fund, or Banking & Financial Services clients (Big 4 or similar), or
• Fund / Private Equity Accounting in fund administration or asset management.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (IFRS or US GAAP).
• ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent qualification (or in progress).
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI / EasyBI experience is a plus.
• Excellent English communication skills confident, precise, and collaborative.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and review capabilities.
• Motivation to relocate to Amsterdam and grow in a truly international environment.

Why Join Us

Work in one of Europes top private equity hubs Amsterdam

Join a multicultural, collaborative team shaping the future of fund accounting

Gain international exposure to investors, deals, and complex investment structures

Benefit from career growth, professional development, and relocation support

Enjoy the quality of life, culture, and energy of a cosmopolitan European city

Ready to take the next step?

If youre ambitious, analytical, and ready to expand your career horizons wed love to meet you.

Come be part of a team where finance meets innovation and your next chapter begins in Amsterdam.

Send CV to [email protected]