About UBS
UBS Global Asset Management is one of the world's leading asset managers, providing traditional, alternative and real estate investment solutions to private clients, financial intermediaries and institutional investors worldwide. Our aim is to deliver consistent, long-term investment results to our clients from distinctive and innovative products and services.
Description
UBS Global Asset Management requires an experienced fund accountant to oversee its stable of infrastructure and, recently announced, private equity funds. Core is the UBS International Infrastructure Fund, a 15 year $1.52bn closed end fund, with IIF2 expected to be launched in 2009. The I&PE initiative is part of the drive to diversify the UBS Global Asset Management business and respond to investor sentiment, which in current markets, is moving towards ‘harder' assets, such as infrastructure, property and private equity. As part of this build out, the Infrastructure and Private Equity division require a Funds Accountant within the existing London based team. The I&PE team is 25 headcounts in London, New York, Hong Kong and Sydney.
The primary purpose of the Fund Accountant's role is to ensure that the infrastructure and private equity funds are properly recorded, client reporting is accurate and underlying investments booked in an efficient and tax effective manner. The role also includes oversight of the third party fund administrator (JP Morgan) and is responsible for ensuring optimum financial design and structuring of new funds. The role has responsibility for ensuring the back office operates smoothly and effectively and in compliance with regulations and generally accepted standards, working with the team's General Counsel. The role will support both the Infrastructure Investment team and Private Equity team. The individual must display cultural sensitivity to the differing regional areas and be able to influence overall adherence to set objectives and standards. The role will report to the Head of I&PE and will have a junior accountant reporting to them.
Requirements
The individual must possess the following attributes:
- Strong accounting skills and knowledge, within a fund accounting environment
- Exposure to tax structuring at a fund and asset level
- Proven track record within a similar role in Private Equity or Infrastructure
- Collaborative style - ability to build and sustain productive and effective working relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Enterprising and problem solving approach
Our Offering
We can offer a stimulating working environment, a culture of mutual respect and commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards. This position carries an attractive performance-related salary and the support of our global experts at all times.
It starts with you
If you would like to work for a global organization where individual contribution counts and where your ambitions and abilities can make a difference, please apply for this position. It starts with you.
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. The above position will require registration with the FSA and successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks. This may also include a check with the Criminal Records Bureau. In both instances, consent will be required. | 
