Job Description

It is essential that the candidates for this Fund Accountant position are, ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified

Essential Requirements of Fund Accountant:
* You will prepare/review quarterly financial accounts for Clients' managed funds on an accrual basis and in accordance with the relevant accounting standards
* Develop a clear understanding of Client reporting requirements, the structure of the existing reports and Client deliverables
* Prepare timely and accurate year-end support files for annual audits
* Put together, review and draft quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP, US GAAP, Canadian GAAP and Lux GAAP
* Liaise with auditors and tax advisors to ensure delivery of completed "Provided by Client" lists and timely completion of audit and tax engagements
* Maintain performance returns for all funds in a timely manner
* Complete jurisdictional regulatory returns as and when required
* Develop a clear understanding of the cash management function of the funds
* Work with and provide support to the Treasury team as and when required, including but not limited to: performing bank reconciliations, cash management reports, daily liquidity monitoring, invoice and payment set-up

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Professional accounting qualification - ACA Top 10 preference or CIMA/ACCA * Private equity knowledge desirable * An understanding of fund/group structures desirable * Good working knowledge in a similar environment, ideally financial service * UK or US GAAP working knowledge * Canadian GAAP or Lux GAAP is desirable * Experience with FIA (Front Invest Analytics) desirable * Good working knowledge of accounting databases/running reports