Hybrid Working arrangements
May require spend time between working in the office and working from home.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Prepare financial statements including primary statements and all note disclosures ensuring they are drafted in accordance with:
the regulations of the fund domicile
the relevant GAAP of the Fund, primarily US GAAP, IFRS or Luxembourg GAAP
the constituting documents of the fund (prospectus / offering memorandum)
Investment Manager and/or Auditor instructions
Develop template financial statements utilizing both the HedgeServ Financial Reporting tool and using a third party bespoke financial reporting application
Co-ordinate weekly call between the Auditors, Investment Manager and HedgeServ, tracking the status of the financial reporting project to agreed milestones on the timetable and resolving ad-hoc Investment Manager and Auditor queries in relation to GAAP or local regulations
Build a detailed personal knowledge of GAAP to understand the range of disclosures permissible under GAAP which best fit the ethos of the Investment Manager, and challenging the Auditors if required thereby adding value to the process from the Investment Manager’s perspective
Build a detailed personal knowledge of regulations (e.g. AIFMD, UCITs, and CFTC) to understand the range of disclosures permissible under the legislation which best fit the ethos of the Investment Manager
Ensure all Investment Manager and Auditor queries on the financial statements are resolved in a timely manner
General
Ensure errors or problems are identified and investigated on a timely basis and elevate as required
Ensure all work is delivered on schedule to meet agreed timelines
Maintain positive relationships with business stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business graduate
A Certified Public Accountant is preferred but not required
With experience and understanding in US GAAP and/or IFRS or Luxemburg GAAP
With at least 3-4 years of experience in audit, fund administration or fund accounting in asset management and investment fund industry (experience in Big 4 audit firms is a plus)
Strong technical skills and attention to detail along with good knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements pertaining to the funds industry
Skills Required
Excellent written and verbal and communication skills
Take ownership of designated tasks
Strong IT skills, proficient at MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and well organized
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package including retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick leaves
HMO Coverage for you and your dependent from Day 1
Professional environment with great development opportunities
Work in a culture that rewards results
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