Fund Accounting Manager - Copenhagen

About Permian

Permian Group is a leading independent fund administrator delivering a complete range of business support services. We work with alternative investment funds and their managers, investment firms, family offices, holding companies, trusts, associations, and international companies seeking local representation.

With offices in central Oslo and Stockholm, we are strategically positioned in two of the Nordic region’s key financial hubs. We are now setting up offices in Copenhagen. Our ambition is to have a fully Nordic presence in addition to being located in key jurisdictions for Nordic managers such as Ireland and Luxembourg.

The local presence and the deep alternative investment fund industry knowledge make us a trusted partner for our clients.

Permian also combined with Highvern in 2025, opening other key fund jurisdictions like Guernsey, Jersey and Cayman. Highvern is also known for being a high-quality service provider. The merger makes the combined Group a very strong and attractive player in the market, both for our clients and our employees.

We are seeking an experienced fund accountant who will be one of the first employees in our offices in Copenhagen. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape Permian’s presence in Denmark and play a key role in how we serve the Danish market.

Key responsibilities and tasks

As Senior Fund Accountant / Fund Accounting Manager you will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of accounting deliverables for Permian’s clients in Denmark. Tasks will include:

• Accountancy, tax and reporting for clients.
• Accounting and reporting related to investments, equity transactions, dividend distributions, capital increases, consolidations, etc.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of accounting deliverables for Permian’s clients.
• In-depth understanding of clients’ operations, relevant fund agreements and applicable laws/regulations. tax and financial reporting.
• Process improvements and efficiency initiatives.

• Work closely with colleagues in the Danish team and collaborate with specialist teams across the wider Group to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions, services and deliveries to our clients

Your profile

• A master’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in accounting and/or audit.
• Experience with VAT, payroll and tax is preferred. Experience of Fund administration and/or with asset managers is an advantage but not required
• Experience of Danish and, preferably, international accounting standards (IFRS) and strong hands-on experience with financial close
• Experience with group accounting/consolidation is a plus.
• Authorised accounting consultant accreditation is an advantage.
• Proven track record of delivering professional client service.
• Fluent in Danish and English in speech and writing
• Structured, process-oriented and a strong team player.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently.

We can offer:

Permian provides a wide range of professional challenges and significant opportunities for personal and career growth within a fast-growing company, both nationally and internationally. You will benefit from:

• A strong professional environment with high ambitions and talented colleagues
• Unique exposure to the Nordic private equity industry
• An inclusive workplace built on our core values - Precise, Challenging, and Caring - guided by our vision: Everything correct
• Competitive compensation and benefits