Fund Accountant

This role is suited to a finance professional with 2-5 years\' experience in fund accounting or audit, ideally within the asset management or private equity sector. You will play an integral role across fund operations, financial reporting, liquidity management, and investor servicing.

Reporting to the Finance Vice President, the Senior Fund Accountant will work closely with internal stakeholders and third-party service providers to ensure the integrity and accuracy of fund-level financials and operations.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Fund Accounting & Administration

• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party administrators to review monthly NAVs and ensure accurate corporate-level entries.
• Validate subscription/redemption activity, management fees, performance allocations (e.g. carry/promote), and NAV allocations.
• Assist with liquidity forecasting and manage general fund expenses.

🔹 Liquidity & Treasury

• Monitor fund and SPV liquidity across the capital structure.
• Support the execution of investor transactions (subscriptions, redemptions, distributions).
• Liaise with custodians, administrators, and internal treasury to ensure sufficient cash coverage.

🔹 Financial Reporting & Audit

• Prepare or review annual and semi-annual financial statements under IFRS/local GAAP.
• Support the coordination and execution of external audits, working with auditors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory and tax reporting requirements.

🔹 FP&A & Fund Performance

• Assist with financial planning and analysis for funds, including board and investor reporting.
• Contribute to management reporting packs and ad hoc analysis for senior stakeholders.

🔹 Valuations Support

• Work closely with the Valuations team to ensure accurate accounting treatment of unrealised gains/losses and fair value adjustments.

🔹 Tax & Compliance

• Liaise with internal Tax and Legal teams to ensure compliance with fund-level tax filings and investor reporting obligations.

🔹 Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and assist with fund launches, restructuring, or systems enhancements.
• Support technical accounting assessments and special projects across the platform.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• ACA (or equivalent)
• 2-5 years\' experience in fund accounting, fund audit, or a related finance role.
• Prior exposure to private equity, real estate, hedge, or alternative fund structures is a strong plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proficient in Excel; familiarity with fund systems such as Investran, eFront, or similar is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.