
Conducting Officer Valuation & Accounting
- Luxembourg
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Lead and supervise valuation activities for financial instruments, assets, and liabilities, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements and act as a change agent by improving the efficiency and risk level associated with the production and oversight of all valuations, calculations, investor reports and audit.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Fund Operations, Reporting and Risk Management to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of valuation models and accounting processes to identify and mitigate risks.
- Stay updated on industry developments, regulatory changes, and best practices related to valuation and accounting oversight and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including IFRS, GAAP, and local regulations.
- Manage resources & workflow within Valuation by ensuring appropriate planning, control and coordination of the workload to ensure all work meets Mercers expectations in terms of quality, standards and timeliness.
- Develop the team within Valuation Services including participation in recruitment, talent management and appraisals and provide training and guidance to staff on valuation techniques and accounting standards.
- Coordinate with the Investment Manager and Lead Manager on reporting requirements for model based approach for Co-/direct investments.
- Ex ante valuation assessment of new investments (concerning pricing & ongoing reporting requirements)
- On-going, IPEV-compliant, valuation preparation and oversight of investments
- Oversee the preparation, review, and validation of financial statements and reports related to valuation and accounting
- Preparation of investment memos / reporting to executive (/valuation) committee & those charged with governance on a frequency compliant with NAV reporting (mainly quarterly)
- Voting member of the valuation committee
- Audit coordination and actor of the changes in audit procedures on valuation questions
- 7 + years of professional work experience in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Real Estate & Private Debt valuation
- Self-motivated team player
- Strong understanding of valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and accounting standards
- Strong sense of ownership, paying meticulous attention to detail and ensuring high-quality client deliverables within set timelines
- Strong analytical skills and ability to investigate and solve problems
- Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels in the wider group
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, German is a plus
- Prior Management and Conducting Officer experience preferred