About the job Sr. Fund Accountant
Responsibilities (typically assigned to complex and
high-risk funds):
Review offering memorandum to become well versed with investment fund particulars, such as standards for new net profits, highwater marks,
listing requirements, material agreements with third
parties, eligibility of investments and the like
Record and ensure completeness of recording of all
investment fund activity including cash, and trading
activity, and any corporate actions related to the
investment fund
Perform analysis of investment fund portfolio and
provide report on anomalies
Review investment funds compliance with
investment objections and stated restrictions
Communicate with investment managers and
brokers regarding investment details, expense issues,
and the like
Complete and report final NAV reports in a timely
manner
Prepare draft audit reports and notes ensuring
reconciliation to internal records
Provide solutions for matters which may arise in
relation to assigned investment funds and with
respect to accounting and valuation of assets
Follow up on pending items and bring the same to
the attention of management
Liaise with other professional persons, attorneys,
investment managers, bankers, external auditors etc.
Ensure certified accounting license is maintained
and CPE hours are completed
Support the companys anti-money laundering
(AML) framework and work intra-department to
maintain companys compliance to the AML
framework such as with monitoring the investing
activity of the fund
Oversee work done by less senior staff members,
including initial review of assigned NAV files
Assist department leaders with department
reports or other special projects for the
department and/or Company
Assist as requested with gathering information
for the department for internal or external
reporting
Assist with technical training.
Other duties as assigned from time-to-time