The successful applicant will maintain the client relationship, take responsibility for co-ordination and allocation of the team’s workload, and ensure compliance with internal and external controls in the area of hedge fund accounting.
You should have relevant experience in the auditing or administration of hedge funds. You will have a proven knowledge of the fund industry and should have demonstrated experience in a similar role. Experience working on Geneva would also be highly beneficial for this position.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the detailed review of the reconciliation and calculation of periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) net asset values of various funds, including:
Reconciliation of investment portfolios, dividends and interest, corporate actions, and investor capital activity.
Dealing with requests from and communicating with the investment manager and investors regarding all aspects of the account’s operation.
Updating accounting and client relationship management systems, updating, and verifying statistical information, oversee financial statements preparation, and working with external auditors.
Review of hybrid fee structures calculation at each NAV
You will be responsible for the oversight of outsourced office and their assigned relationships, ensuring timely and accurate NAV calculation along with any other client specific reporting requirements.
Liaise with Investment Managers, Auditors, Broker’s, Custodians, and Investors frequently
Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex service standards on an ongoing basis
Ensuring that all client cash instructions have been processed (ie fund expense payments)
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the fund’s specifications
Ensuring compliance with all internal deadlines for reporting and MIS
Ensuring accurate internal revenue reporting
Supervision, training, and recruitment of accounting staff
Ensure accurate delegation of work across your team
Ensure effective communication with colleagues and corresponding departments
Skills
At least 3+ years extensive fund accounting experience, supervision of teams a plus
University degree - accounting, finance, business, or economics preferred (or overseas equivalent)
Experience with general ledger accounting
Proficiency in advanced Excel functions desirable.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills
An ability to think critically and objectively
The flexibility and willingness to work additional hours as needed
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