Financial Manager – Private Equity Funds (m/f/d)
What you’ll do
- Manage operations and financials of private equity funds and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV), be part of a team working closely with our CFO
- Actively support closings of investment deals in collaboration with deal teams, legal and tax.
- Forster seamless communication and coordination with internal departments, including deal teams, legal, investor relations, as well as external parties and portfolio companies.
- Manage and review work of external fund administrators and ensure high quality and timely deliverables.
- Review and support preparation of quarterly reports and investor capital accounts
- Monitor liquidity and initiate capital calls / distributions.
- Close collaboration with accounting to ensure transactions are properly reflected.
- Work with external auditors to facilitate efficient and timely audit completion.
- Coordinate other external experts such as tax and legal.
- Actively participate in the development and enhancement of processes and tools, contributing to team-specific and firm-wide initiatives
- Manage ad hoc processes as required, demonstrating flexibility and agility in responding to evolving needs
What we’re looking for
- 3- 8 years of relevant experience in a Big 4 audit firm or private equity firm.
- University degree in finance, accounting or related field; further professional qualifications (ACCA, CPA, CFA) preferred.
- Excellent communication skills in English, proficiency in additional language such as German or French is a plus.
- Experience with Luxembourgish private equity funds (closed-ended).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of international accounting standards and Lux GAAP.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Have a personal drive and strive for excellence, willing to develop and learn. A person who walks the extra mile, takes responsibility and wants to deliver high quality.
What we offer
- Unique, challenging and independent role, managing various areas related to fund operations.
- Work with an inspiring team of professionals and be part of a fast growing, dynamic and successful investment firm.
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package.
- Be part of an international team with close collaboration across multiple departments.
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.
What you’ll do
- Contract management among various jurisdictions and offices in close collaboration with management.
- Preparation and review of contracts (loan agreements, set-off agreements, service agreements, SPAs etc.);
- Reorganisations of companies and planning of acquisition structures together with M&A lawyers;
- You will support corporate bodies by reviewing or drafting contracts and agreements, or also resolutions and shareholders’ general meetings, including notices, proxies, and minutes;
- Support with simple due diligence issues – chain of title, etc;
- Correspondence with notaries, external lawyers, courts and authorities;
- Dealing with issues relating to money laundering prevention;
- Supporting Know Your Customer processes, maintain registers and support other compliance areas.
What we’re looking for
- University Degree in Law
- Fluent in English and German, French will be considered an asset.
- Proficient understanding of private equity and real estate investment structures, legal, and administrative requirements.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of in a similar role with relevant experience, knowledge in the Fund industry is an advantage.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Quality-driven and structured with attention to details, minded with a “can do” attitude, effective and proactive.
- Personal drive for excellence, willing to develop and learn. A person who walks the extra mile, takes responsibility and wants to deliver high quality.
What we offer
- Unique, challenging and independent role, managing various legal areas related to private equity investments and operations.
- Work with an inspiring team of professionals and be part of a fast growing, dynamic and successful investment firm.
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package.
- An international team with close collaboration across multiple departments.
- Dynamic and open-minded team, diverse culture, regular team events.
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.
We are strengthening our Finance and Accounting Team in Luxembourg and are looking for you.
Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day transactions such as postings, reconciliations, receivables and payables
- Preparing of management accounts on a monthly basis, including accruals and deferrals
- Knowledge of German HGB, IFRS and Lux GAAP is a must, other GAAPs advantageous (Malta, Netherlands, Italy, Sweden)
- Preparation of annual financial statements of holding and service companies
- Compiling of various financial reports for internal and external use
- Contact person for tax advisors and auditors
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Preparation of invoices, support budgeting process and performing interest calculations
- Assisting in specific assignments and projects as assigned by management
- General administrative tasks and any other duties which may be required from time to time
Profile
- University degree and successful completion of further accounting certifications (ACCA, Luxembourgish Accountant or similar)
- At least 3-5 years of professional experience as an accountant
- Relevant experience in the annual financial statement process according to German HGB, Lux GAAP and other local GAAPs (and tax law) as well as VAT returns
- Understanding of improvements of existing processes
- Good knowledge of WORKDAY / DATEV, MS Office and Sage BoB advantageous
- You are fluent in written and spoken German and English, French desirable
- Analytical thinking, independent work-style and initiative, ability to work in a team and under pressure, high degree of accuracy and diligence, affinity for numbers
Our Offer
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package
- Flat hierarchy promoting rapid decision-making processes
- Dynamic career development in a successful and strongly growing investment company
- Be part of an international team with close collaboration across multiple departments
- Dynamic and open-minded team, diverse culture, regular team events
- Complimentary drinks, coffee, tea, and fresh fruit
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.
What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?
Being based in Munich and working in the Private Equity environment for a decade, I was familiar with the AURELIUS brand. After having learned that they raised their Private Equity fund I was eager to be part of the journey.
Describe your job
No two days are alike. I am involved with various workstreams including the investment, legal or finance teams within AURELIUS or external advisors / lawyers supporting on transactions. It is true international cooperation.
Best thing about AURELIUS
Great people with great mindsets! You can definitely sense the determination to bring things forward and to see the bigger picture.
Personal statement
AURELIANS know how to party and to make events something special!
There is no internal rivalry at AURELIUS, just strong collaboration.
What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?
I joined AURELIUS due to the visionary management team, as well as the opportunity to build a finance team that not only delivers numbers but also facilitates growth and financial optimisation throughout the AURELIUS Growth Capital’s portfolio.
Describe your job
The best part of my job at AURELIUS is the incredible team I work with every day, the dynamics ensuring that no two days are alike, making my work engaging and dynamic, as well as the opportunity to contribute to an incredible growth journey.
Best thing about AURELIUS
The standout feature of AURELIUS is its sense of teamwork. Strong relationships are built not just during work hours but also through events, such as the annual ski trip. The commitment to supporting one another and working as a unified team, both within AURELIUS and with our portfolio companies, embodies the spirit of “one team, one goal”.
Personal statement
Outside of my professional life, I’m a passionate traveller, enjoying skiing and hiking in alps, as well as spending time with friends and family.
At AURELIUS, personality is important. Having strategic skills is not enough, we need people with communication skills and a hands-on mentality.
What is the #1 reason why you joined AURELIUS?
The opportunity to be part of the growth of a dynamic, ambitious group working on exciting and challenging transactions.
Describe your job
Although my primary focus is on equity transactions, the reality of my role is incredibly diverse. Working at AURELIUS has given me the opportunity to really broaden and develop my skill set both as a lawyer and as a Private Equity professional.
Best thing about AURELIUS
The opportunity to work collaboratively with and continuously learn from a broad range of interesting and high calibre colleagues with a wide spread of backgrounds and specialisms.
Personal statement
AURELIUS’ regular social events like the ski trip and summer/Christmas party are great opportunities to build relationships with colleagues from other offices within our network.
AURELIUS is about lots of decision making, freedom and flat hierarchies.