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    IK Partners (“IK”) is a European private equity firm focused on investments in the Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, IK has raised more than €14 billion of capital and invested in over 183 European companies. IK supports companies with strong underlying potential, partnering with management teams and investors to create robust, well-positioned businesses with excellent long-term prospects. For more information, visit www.ikpartners.com.

    The role

    The candidate should have a keen interest in finance someone who would like to gain experience in a fast-paced Private Equity company. The role is both broad and varied and you will report to the Operations Director/Senior Portfolio Accountant. We are looking for strong academics, excellent data analysis skills and attention to details.

    The candidates would support the teams across different strategies on:

    • Support the Portfolio Analyst with monthly Flash Reporting for 60+ Portfolio Companies.
    • Supporting the Fund Analyst with investor queries and audit confirmation requests.
    • Support the Senior Portfolio Accountant on the preparation of Quarterly valuation reports for investors and providing assistance as and when required on the annual valuation audit process.
    • Support with the preparation of presentations used in key meetings.
    • Other ad-hoc duties include providing support on quarterly reporting.

    Job requirements

    Our expectations

    • The candidate must hold an accounting degree (or similar) and be willing to be ACA/ACCA qualified in the future.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to easily build relationships both internally in IK and with Portfolio management teams.
    • A team player who can manage different workstreams during busy periods.
    • Financially literate, analytical mindset and attention to detail.
    • Great knowledge of Microsoft Office package, particularly Excel, modelling, Power BI, but not essential.
    • The candidate must be a quick learner, self-starter, keen to learn and be prepared to work longer hours particularly during busy periods to meet deadlines.
    • Knowledge of private equity funds would be preferable but non-essential.

    Our offering

    • Support the candidate with study leave if partially qualified.
    • Dynamic and supportive working environment with on-the-job training provided.
    • Insight into the workings of a leading European private equity firm and some exposure to senior management.
    • Opportunity to work with a broad range of colleagues in a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.