The senior accountant is responsible for (1) planning and executing the financial close process, preparing/proposing entries for more complicated/material transactions, and preparing reconciliations, analysis and reports primarily related to accrued, deferred and recognized revenue, recoverable expenses, accrued expenses and reserves in a multitude of management entity ledgers (2) planning and executing the activities around billing/collection of fee income, (3) planning and executing some of the activities around the working capital balances, which mainly includes assessing for reserves and recording write offs, (4) monitoring team activities to ensure adherence to firm policies, SOX controls, and applicable contractual agreements.
The senior accountant is responsible for the quarterly and annual activities of the team, including communicating and coordinating deliverables between inter and intra department, as well as external parties.
The senior accountant is responsible for (1) delivering internal and external audit requests, (2) preparing legal and third-party requests, (3) drafting explanations for quarterly variance analysis and monthly budget variances, (4) support the cost allocation process and (5) support the Working Capital initiatives.
This position requires (1) experience in a large and growing global firm, (2) strict adherence to deadlines and deliverables, (3) ability to adapt to a fast changing environment and to solve complex issues, (4) skill in managing and motivating team members, (5) aptitude in interpreting complex agreements and proposing applicable accounting treatment, (6) a solid understanding of accounting information systems, which includes identifying opportunities incremental improvements in functionality, (7) solid organizational and analytical skills, and (8) ability to develop and build relationships across departments and with all levels of staff.
Substantially all responsibilities will involve Excel and PeopleSoft.
This position requires competence in managing large data sets and manipulating them using complicated formulas and pivot tables in Excel.
This position also requires competence in using and understanding information systems, such as various modules and how transactions should be recorded to ensure data integrity.
Responsibilities
This position will also assist with other functions including but not limited to:
Preparation of the weekly cash flow report
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Prepare transactional activity (including journal entries, vouchers, wires and customer invoices) and reconciliations.
Perform analytical tasks, such as reviewing trending reports and expense analysis for possible miscoding and work with team to make necessary corrections.
Prepare and assess billing/collection of all fees, including management fees, portfolio fees, transaction fees, and funding fees, and ensure adherence to applicable agreements and invoices are issued timely.
Prepare cash reconciliations and activity
Reconcile rent/MR receipts and arrange wire transfers between different cash accounts (i.e. warehouse, collections, operating)
Facilitate debt repayments (principal and interest) and borrowings
Prepare loan reports and recalculate the interest/principle with intercompany margin for third party admin to book in accounts
Review monthly, quarterly PCAP statements
Review AR summary report and provide to managing agents
Preparation and review of the expenses paid by third parties managing agents
Prepare management fee invoices for fees earned during the period
Daily calls with third party admin for ongoing management of accounts, audit, AP, filings, etc.
Audit calls with auditors - keep on top of audit requests
Monitor team activities to ensure adherence to firm policies, SOX controls, partnership agreements, service agreements (i.e. monitoring agreements) and any other applicable controls or agreements.
Prepare coding for accounts payable invoices including the allocation to the different platforms/vehicles
Prepare ad hoc reporting requests, which generally come from Fund Management, Partnership Accounting, Corporate Accounting and external parties (i.e., investor requests)
Create efficiencies through the development of improved processes, utilization of available technology and sufficient training.
Perform other related duties or adhoc assignments as directed
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
Accounting or Finance degree required
ACA/ACCA/CPA candidate required
Professional Experience
Minimum of 2+ years post-qualification experience of with a solid knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, required
Knowledge of private equity industry, and/or Aviation, preferred.
Ability to adapt to a fast-changing environment and to solve complex issues.
Experience leading others on routine activities, as well as coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback.
Ability to interpret agreements, including but not limited to service agreements and partnership agreements.
Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel, functional knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and solid understanding of accounting information systems
PeopleSoft experience preferred
Strong problem solving, analytical and communication skills
Strong team player with a positive attitude, detail-oriented, efficient and organized
Able to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
Solid computer and financial systems skills
Capable of working independently and in groups
Proficiency in accounting and other Carlyle systems (training available)
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by The Carlyle Group.
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $474 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 660 investment vehicles as of September 30, ****.
Founded in **** in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world\'s largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,400 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Carlyle\'s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations.
Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success.
Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives."
We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued.
By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long-term success.
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