What it's about Partners Group’s Evergreen Fund Control team is looking for a highly experienced IFRS accounting professional to join our growing team in Zug. This is a role with broad exposure across audit coordination, NAV oversight, and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio of entities, including regulated and complex fund structures. You will lead the coordination of high-stakes annual audits within a compressed reporting cycle to deliver high-quality financial statements and annual reports on time. A key part of the role is the oversight and review of NAV production. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic global environment, partner with senior internal and external stakeholders, and contribute meaningfully to the continued success of Partners Group. Key responsibilities: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Lead the coordination of annual audits across a large portfolio of entities, including complex and regulated fund structures, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality financial statements and annual reports</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Serve as a key point of contact for auditors, external and internal stakeholders, driving alignment and execution across demanding timelines</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Review and challenge NAV packages, financial statements and annual reports prepared by external fund administrators, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable GAAP and regulatory requirements</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to technical accounting discussions and assess the impact of accounting policies on NAV and financial statements</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner closely with external fund administrators on periodic NAV processes and financial reporting deliverables</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Drive continuous enhancement of reporting, control, and audit coordination processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Build strong and effective working relationships across a broad stakeholder group, fostering collaboration, transparency, and timely resolution of issues</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Coach and mentor junior colleagues, supporting their development and strengthening the broader team</li> </ul><style type="text/css"> .newspaper { h1 { font-size: 250%; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } h2 { font-size: 200%; } p { font-size: 100%; } </style> <div class="newspaper"> </div> <div class="newspaper">What we expect <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, along with a recognized professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or ACA)</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Deep expertise in IFRS; additional knowledge of Lux GAAP, UK GAAP, or US GAAP is an advantage</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">8+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, controlling, or audit, ideally gained in private markets, asset management, or Big4 audit/technical advisory</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong technical accounting capabilities, with the ability to interpret standards, assess implications, and apply sound judgment in practice</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency; experience with SQL, Python, VBA, or eFront is a plus</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail; highly structured and driven, with the ability to manage a fast paced environment effectively</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, to engage effectively with stakeholders across cultures, seniority levels, and functions</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A collaborative mindset and strong commitment to continuous improvement and timely, high-quality delivery</li> </ul></div> <div class="newspaper"> </div> <div class="newspaper">What we offer</div> <div class="newspaper"> Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow: <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses and daily lunch allowance </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Global professional environment with international exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn the business from industry leaders and seasoned professionals </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Premium facilities including state-of-the-art building, diverse on-site dining options, and complimentary gym access with fitness classes </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Community engagement through office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with local communities </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive career development through challenging opportunities, hands-on training, dedicated mentorship programs, and our PG Academy learning platform for continuous growth </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Sabbatical program - one month off after every five years of service to recharge and explore </li> </ul> </div> www.partnersgroup.com <hr> Please be aware, fraudsters may pose as Partners Group recruiters. 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