Fund Accounting Professional
Key responsibilities of this role include reviewing cash, position and market value reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
Reconciliations are reviewed in a timely manner to prevent delays. Break items on reconciliations are identified and resolved promptly.
Fund pricing is reviewed to verify compliance with established guidelines.
Corporate actions are reviewed to identify potential impacts on fund operations.
Profit and loss reports are reviewed for reasonableness to prevent anomalies.
Accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals are reviewed to ensure accurate accounting.
The fund trial balance is reviewed regularly to ensure accuracy.
Profit allocations to fund investors are reviewed to ensure fairness.
Compliance with defined checklists, procedures and controls is ensured at all times.
Fund accounting issues and aged items are escalated to the Fund Accounting Assistant Manager in a timely manner.
Client queries are responded to efficiently and effectively.
The audit process is supported by preparation of fund financial statements.
Team development is led by providing guidance, training and mentoring to Fund Accountants, setting goals and monitoring performance.
Requirements
* Accounting, Finance or Business Degree.
* Pursuit of a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA).
* At least 3 years experience working in a hedge fund administration firm.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, flexible team player with leadership skills are essential for success in this role.