Senior Fund Accountant

Meraki are working with a leading firm within the Asset Management arena on a search to recuit into their Fund Oversight function, specifically with a focus on Direct Private Credit.

You will work closely with outsourced providers (TPA) to ensure adherance to agreed KPIs / SLAs and be a point of escalation for issues, as well as working internally with Investment teams / wider operations stakeholders on matters related to the fund lifecycle,

In This Role You’ll

• Support the management and oversight of end-to-end investment operations for Private Credit, including transaction lifecycle management and post-trade oversight.
• Oversee transaction & trade services, including execution support, review of key legal documentation, transaction administration and investment restriction monitoring with a risk-centric approach.
• Contribute to product launches and subsequent closings, helping design operating models, establish operational infrastructure and support equalisation processes.
• Provide valuation and performance oversight, including NAV review support, hard-to-value asset inputs, income reconciliations, and calculations such as ECL/amortisation and carry/waterfalls where applicable.
• Support liquidity and treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting (calls/distributions), facility oversight (credit/overdraft), and hedging/FX operational processes.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with the service providers, administrators/AIFM, and other vendors, supporting operational delivery, investor and portfolio reporting, and timely resolution while actively reviewing and challenging processes to identify inefficiencies and support implementation of improved ways of working.

Experience Sought

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong experience across fund operations, financial reporting and control environments.
• Working within Private Equity Audit, Fund Administration or In-House Fund Accounting
• Knowledge of fund accounting systems such as Investran or similar platforms is desirable.
• Exposure to Private Credit funds and alternative investment strategies would be advantageous.
• Experience overseeing third-party administrators and managing key service provider relationships is preferred.
• Proven track record of driving operational efficiency through technology, automation, process improvements and system enhancements.
• Experience in identifying and implementing tech-enabled solutions to strengthen controls and improve scalability.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to navigate complex situations involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, combined with a proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

The role is based in Central London and operates on a hybrid model

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