Clean Energy Associate

Colmore, a Preqin company which was founded on one idea - to empower those who invest in private markets. Private investments that are a little less private and a little more open. With customers at the center of our decision making, we are building industry-defining products and services for the fintech era, designed to give investors control, clarity, and confidence.

We operate from four offices located in the US and UK with an employee count of 200+ professionals. As an established Fintech company, we are setting up Clean Energy operations in Bangalore and we are seeking creative, analytical and efficient individuals to help us support the allocated clean Energy funds. 

As a Clean Energy - Associate, you will be responsible for administration of Clean Energy investments focussing on Solar and Wind farms and support client as they rebalance their fund portfolio, liquidating more mature funds and setting up new funds to meet there 2023 investment strategy. As a Associate, you are required  to produce quarterly and annual financial statements. You will have the opportunity to manage the workload independently and be a major contributor in the team..

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare/review quarterly and annual  financial accounts for Clients’ managed funds on an accrual basis and in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.
• Develop a clear understanding of Client reporting requirements, the structure of the existing reports and Client deliverables.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
• Develop knowledge of Colmore’s existing processes and procedures to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Prepare timely and accurate year-end support files for annual audits, as required.
• Prepare/review draft quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and Lux GAAP.
• Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to ensure delivery of completed “Provided by Client” lists and timely completion of audit and tax engagements.
• Document, maintain and update accounting procedures and templates.
• Complete jurisdictional regulatory returns as and when required.
• Develop a clear understanding of the cash management function of the funds.
• Liaise closely with other Colmore departments and Clients to ensure timely and accurate settlement of payments.
• Work with and provide support to the Treasury team as and when required, including but not limited to: performing bank reconciliations, Cash Management Reports, daily liquidity monitoring, invoice and payment set-up.

Key requirement for this role:

• 4+ years of related experience in the financial services industry preferred
• Professional accounting qualification preferred but not essential
• Accounting degree required
• Knowledge on Real estate and Infrastructure funds is a plus but not essential
• UK or US GAAP working experience is required and Canadian GAAP or Lux GAAP is desirable but not essential
• Previous practical experience of setting up and Equalisation and LCI Calculations.
• Experience with FIA (Front Invest Analytics) ideal, is a major plus
• Good working knowledge of accounting databases/running reports
• Competent user of MS Excel and other MS products