Fund Accountant

£60000 - £70000 + generous bonus + benefits

London

THE COMPANY

They are a well-established, successful London based Investment Manager, managing over $1.5 billion of assets across hedge fund and private debt fund vehicles

THE ROLE

The firm is currently seeking a fund accountant to join it is strong Finance Team. The role will focus on all facets of fund accounting for the firms secured lending strategy and encompasses all aspects of the calculation of net asset values. This is a broad role with exposure to all areas of the business including finance, operations, legal, compliance, risk, marketing and portfolio management

Responsibilities

  • Month end hedge fund and administration reconciliation
  • Performance estimates, share class hedging and maintaining portfolio software (Tradar)
  • Management accounting including daily bookkeeping to a lesser degree (Tradar, Sage 200)
  • Preparation and review of Net asset value calculations, financial statements and associated reports
  • Assist in valuation questions
  • Assist in year end statutory accounts
  • Process fees expenses for funds
  • Providing financial reports to the funds Board of Directors
  • Involvement in the annual external audit process for the firm and funds, ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory obligations (GAAP etc) and fund reporting deadlines.
  • Ensuring accurate records are kept internally to facilitate the NAV process for all funds
  • Assisting with ad hoc reporting and projects as required by business entities
  • Involvement in monthly FX Hedge trades for each private debt fund vehicle and also calculating both investor level and portfolio level hedging
  • Responding to investor queries via investor relations and assistance with investor DDQs
  • Working on regulatory reporting the FCA, SEC, CFTC/NFA, CIMA, HMRC, IRS

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates should possess all the following attributes and experience

  • Excellent academic credentials including or studying towards / qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIMA
  • Previous fund accounting experience within a Financial services firm
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • A genuine interest in investment management
  • Integrity, maturity, confidence and a genuine team player