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About the Role
The Senior Fund Accountant will be responsible for the fund administration of complex investment funds, including portfolio valuation, Net Asset Value (NAV) calculation, and assisting with financial statement preparation. This role involves liaising with investors and investment managers, assisting with systems development, and managing client relationships while meeting tight reporting deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Review and understand the fund's offering memorandum and verify that it agrees with fund setup, ensuring ongoing operations adhere to its details.
- Liaise with investment managers, prime brokers, and custodians regarding trading activity for transaction processing and NAV preparation.
- Calculate the NAV for a portfolio of complex investment funds periodically, tracking all cash items and performing three-way reconciliation of cash and assets/liabilities.
- Obtain independent third-party pricing support where needed.
- Review and validate partner/shareholder allocation calculations, including management and incentive fees.
- Calculate and send out estimated and final NAV as required.
- Liaise with clients, investors, investment managers, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in special projects and assist with system development.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Liaise with the fund’s auditors to facilitate the timely completion of controls testing and substantive work.
- Complete audit confirmation requests.
- Prepare allocations for fund investors and draft investor letters.
- Acquire or assist in new business conversions and reconciliation.
- Assist in the preparation and review of fund audited financial statements.
- Understand fund agreements to determine their impact on financial reporting.
- Monitor and ensure AML checks are performed according to procedures and legislation.
- Respond to investor due diligence requests.
- Calculate recurring fees as set out in various agreements.
- Process fees and expenses on behalf of clients and wire funds to third-party service providers.
- Conduct quality assurance testing following defined practices and procedures.
- Make recommendations for updates to testing procedures.
- Perform other job functions as required.
- Perform general administration relating to client funds.
Requirements
- A university graduate with a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, CGA, CMA or equivalent).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role working with complex securities and derivatives products.
- High level of expertise and technical knowledge of alternative investment products, the offshore financial services industry including system technology, portfolio valuation, accounting, share transfer and registration, prime brokerage, financing and custody.
- Solid working knowledge of all Windows applications with Excel to an advanced level.
- Basic understanding of FM3 software and/or fund accounting applications.
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Workflow and Problem-Solving Acumen
- Self-Driven Productivity
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Relationship and Client Orientation
- Time Management and Prioritization Skills
- Interpersonal and Sociable Engagement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Critical Thinking and Decision-Making Capacity
Location
- On-site
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Senior
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
Education Level
- University graduate with a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, CGA, CMA or equivalent)
Salary/Compensations
- Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience