Fund Accountant - Hedge Fund

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations and generate internal reports, including investor reporting, pricing exceptions reporting, and performance reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly estimates for the portfolio, ensuring accurate pricing.
• Oversee the relationship with the Fund Administrator and review their valuations and reconciliations.
• Maintain and enhance internal pricing controls, ensuring compliance with valuation policy.
• Assist in the onboarding of new strategies, products, and funds
• Actively participate in project work, such as product planning, UAT testing, and collaboration with technology teams.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fund accounting or investment operations within a hedge fund or financial institution.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or a related field.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and preferably possess a CPA designation.
• Have a solid knowledge of financial instruments, including equities, fixed incomes, and derivatives.
• Proficiently use fund accounting systems.
• Additional experience in systems migration or setting up a new fund is desirable.
• Exhibit a proactive can-do attitude
• Coding skills in VBA, SQL, or Python would be advantageous.