Fund Accountant

Fund Accountant Overview

• The Fund Accountant will contribute to financial reporting and accounting for pooled investment vehicles within a dynamic asset management environment.
• Join a collaborative team managing over 125 private equity, hedge, and multi-asset funds.
• Develop expertise in fund structures, NAV packages, and investor capital account reporting.
• Assist with regulatory filings, performance estimates, and year-end financial statements.
• Engage with investors, administrators, auditors, and legal professionals to ensure compliance and governance.
• Contribute to the processing of subscriptions and redemptions, and prepare manager subscription documents.
• Support ad hoc projects and requests, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate within a high-performing team to deliver excellence in fund management.

Fund Accountant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review monthly financial information, including NAV packages, incentive calculations, and expense allocations.
• Assist in issuing monthly performance estimates and preparing year-end financial statements.
• Liaise with administrators, auditors, and legal professionals for compliance and governance.
• Prepare information for regulatory filings and respond to investor requests.
• Process investor subscriptions and redemptions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare manager subscription documents and support fund audit processes.
• Collaborate on ad hoc projects to enhance fund management operations.
• Develop a thorough understanding of fund structures and investment vehicles.

Fund Accountant Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record, preferably in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in asset management or alternative investments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Advent Geneva experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience with NAV packages, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of fund structures and alternative investment vehicles is a plus.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and maintaining professional standards.