Vice President, SPV Accounting (Real Assets)

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

For over 75 years Citco has developed an ethos of service excellence and partnership in corporate fiduciary and administration that our clients rely upon. Through our global office network we provide a full suite of corporate administrative services to set up, administer and maintain corporate entities throughout their life cycle.

Working with our Client Services team, you will work with multinationals and private clients to provide critical support that helps them meet the increasing regulatory and compliance requirements that shape the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting Management

• Oversee all accounting matters for client companies, including review of work performed by Citco's Shared Service Center (SSC);
• Prepare periodic, monthly, and annual financial reports in accordance with Danish GAAP and IFRS standards;
• Oversee all Tax and VAT matters for client companies, including review of work performed by Citco's Shared Service Center (SSC);
• Ensure all client queries and requests are processed accurately, effectively, and within agreed timelines;
• Perform quality control on all output produced by the team and SSC.

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach and mentor all staff, including SSC teams, ensuring appropriate training and professional development;
• Maintain quality standards across all accounting deliverables.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Liaise with Citco's SSC, Account Managers, and clients to confirm reporting requirements and deadlines;
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders;
• Identify business development opportunities and, with management approval, negotiate and acquire new client contracts;
• Communicate with tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, auditors, government institutions, and Citco offices globally;
• Support external audits of client companies as required.

Payroll & Compliance

• Manage and coordinate end-to-end payroll processes for client employees, liaising with employees, insurance providers, tax advisors, and client managers while maintaining strict confidentiality;
• Review and validate payroll documents and employee expense reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance;
• Conduct periodic reviews of transaction profiles and risk forms, updating as needed.

Governance

• Act as director on client SPVs.

About You:

Qualifications & Experience

• Accounting qualification (required);
• Experience preparing consolidated financial statements;
• Proficiency in IFRS and Danish GAAP;
• Experience with VAT and tax filings;
• Experience with Private Equity and Real Estate investment structures;
• Exposure to tax-driven structures (advantageous);
• Knowledge of Real Estate accounting systems such as Yardi or MRI (preferred but not required).
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong financial, accounting, and analytical capabilities;
• Commercially driven mindset with dynamic approach;
• Excellent communication skills in English and Danish;
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy;

Our Benefits

Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.