The general partner (GP) is responsible for the general welfare of an Alternative Investment Fund like a private equity fund, a partnership investing in real estate or any other co-investment entity.

When appointed as a manager, its duties are from the investment of the fund’s committed capital in public and private companies, to the search of investment with a sizable returns, through the management of the portfolio of investments.

Thus, GP duties may include:

the creation of the fund (AIF) Issuance Documentation (offering memorandum, Limited Partnership Agreement, Term Sheet, subscription forms);
the appointment of a management company (if the GP is not appointed as such itself);
the opening of bank accounts in the name of the AIF;
the process of contributions and redemptions of share in the AIF;
the appointment and the follow up of third party service providers as lawyers , fund administrators, auditors, …
the production of audited financial Statements;
the identification of investment opportunities andthe compliance of inherent risks ;
the monitoring of the fund’s performance;
the operating processes.

Creatrust’s GP accounting services include:

legal service and preparation of the Issuance Documentation
tax memo and reporting services
complete bookkeeping solution for the Partnership (AIF) and its GP/management company
record cash transactions from bank activity
valuation of the investment and underlying assets
preparation of a Net Asset Valuation of the share of the AIF
preparation of annual financial statements
maintaining capital accounts for each partner
call for commitment and drawdown
follow up of the auditors
publication of the NAV for the investors (Limited Partners)

GP Accounting in Private Equity Funds