Private Equity Fund Administration Officer

Robert Walters Hong Kong Hong Kong
Full time Permanent On-site Negotiable

About the job

You'll manage capital call and distribution workflows, review complex Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, and act as a key point of contact for institutional investors and auditors.

Key responsibilities:

  • Capital Lifecycle Management: Execute and oversee complex capital calls, distributions and equalisations for private equity structures
  • Complex Fund Accounting: Maintain general ledgers, track capital commitments, calculate waterfall distributions and track carried interest
  • Financial Reporting: Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, Capital Account Statements (CAS) and investor reports
  • Audit Coordination: Drive the annual audit process by preparing workspaces, resolving auditor queries and meeting tight deadlines
  • Compliance & KYC: Verify investor onboarding packages to ensure adherence to AML and KYC requirements
  • Team Mentorship: Review the work of junior administration officers and assist in training team members on complex private equity accounting practices

Candidate profile:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or CFA are highly preferred
  • Experience: Hands-on experience in private equity fund administration or private equity auditing
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex modelling, and strong experience with private equity-specific accounting software
  • Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), capital call mechanics and fee structures
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong leadership potential and the ability to manage tight reporting deadlines under pressure

About this company:

A leading financial services firm supporting sophisticated private equity investments across global markets and complex fund structures. Join a collaborative, internationally connected environment where you can deepen your fund administration expertise, work with institutional investors and gain broader exposure across the private equity lifecycle.

Keywords: Private Equity Fund Administration, Private Equity Fund Accounting, Fund Accountant, Private Equity, Fund Administration

What's next:

If you're ready to take ownership of complex private equity fund administration and build deeper expertise across fund accounting, investor reporting and audit, apply now!