Accounting Analyst

Accounting Analyst Overview

• The Accounting Analyst role offers a dynamic opportunity to combine accounting expertise with programming and automation in a hybrid work environment.
• Contribute to a lean and established investment management platform with broad exposure to diverse investment strategies and products.
• Perform fund accounting and reporting for various investment portfolios, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with investment representatives to maintain seamless information flow and timely financial data receipt.
• Utilize advanced financial systems and tools to automate and enhance accounting and reporting processes.
• Engage in performance measurement and analysis, contributing to portfolio optimization and strategic decision-making.
• Leverage AI tools to improve work efficiency while ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Opportunity to take ownership of data quality and reconciliation issues, driving resolutions independently.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and proactive problem-solving.

Accounting Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform fund accounting and prepare client and internal financial reports.
• Assist with annual audits and reconcile daily cash flow activities.
• Execute month-end book close and investment market value reconciliations.
• Analyze and calculate investment performance metrics and portfolio data.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with investment representatives.
• Normalize data for direct upload into accounting systems and ensure report accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes using advanced tools.
• Assist in internal reviews of quarterly and annual reports and ad hoc analyses.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high performance standards and proactive development.

Accounting Analyst Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial services or accounting industry.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience in complex formulas, pivot tables, and large datasets.
• Proficiency in financial systems and database applications; familiarity with Investran, SQL, and Python preferred.
• Experience with performance measurement, portfolio accounting systems, and data visualization tools.
• CPA license and familiarity with AI tools are advantageous.
• Ability to manage data quality and reconciliation issues independently.
• Strong analytical skills and aptitude for process automation and improvement.
• Comfortable in a hybrid work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.