General Atlantic
Financial Services
Director,CorporateAccounting
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“Director, Corporate Accounting at General Atlantic. Skills: Corporate accounting, Financial compliance, LUX GAAP, IFRS. Prepare and review financial statements. Ensure maintenance of books of accounts”
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified chartered accountant, Finance professional with understanding of private equity, Technical finance expertise, Extensive experience in similar role, Complete knowledge in LUX GAAP and IFRS, 5+ years accounting experience
Nice to Have
US GAAP knowledge is an advantage, Experience with Workday Finance, Understanding of use of technology applications, Experience with PowerQuery or Alteryx
What You'll Do.
Prepare and review financial statements
Ensure maintenance of books of accounts
Oversee balance sheet valuation and reporting
Drive period-end close processes
Ensure internal control compliance
Prepare and submit regulatory filings
Monitor own funds and liquidity requirements
Ensure alignment with regulatory standards
Lead coordination with statutory auditors
Maintain audit readiness
Represent Finance function
Contribute to building team capability
Synthesize financial information for leadership
Drive improvements to accounting processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative global approach; Work with colleagues across group; Integrated part of Finance team; Close coordination with consultants; Coordination with relevant stakeholders; Collaborate with Compliance teams; Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, Compliance
Communication Scope
Senior communication; Synthesize complex information
Full Job Description
About General Atlantic General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $126 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com. About Actis In October 2024, General Atlantic acquired Actis, which now operates as its Sustainable Infrastructure business alongside its existing strategies in Growth Equity, Credit, and Climate. Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, delivering competitive returns for institutional investors and measurable positive impact for the countries, cities and communities in which it operates. Actis invests in structural themes that support long-term, equitable growth in defensive, critical infrastructure across energy transition, digitalization transition, and supply chain transformation. The firm’s decades of global experience, operational know-how and strong culture allows it to create global sustainability leaders at scale. Since inception, Actis has raised $26 billion
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