Clients will invest in a wide range of securities and derivatives providing the Fund Accountant with exposure to complex investments. The position requires strong communication, and accounting skills and general security operations knowledge.
Principal Duties:
Provide Accounting solutions to Hedge Funds for independent valuation, investor transparency and regulatory compliance
Calculation of daily Net Asset Values (NAV’s)
Perform accounting functions including P&L analysis, daily cash projections, calculations of FX transfers required for funding, checking client’s contributions & redemptions
Perform daily, weekly and monthly securities pricing analysis
Verify performance by reviewing large P&L swings and analyzing income/expense journals for validity
Adjust activity as necessary for performance processing and reporting
Perform and review position and value reconciliations. Identify and resolve all breaks
Review and reconcile general ledger exceptions
Responsible for ensuring accuracy of non-security related income and expenditure
Account for nonstandard transactions including OTC derivatives
Ensure corporate actions are accounted for accurately
Perform month end control processes, producing a month end control pack and sign off
Perform investor level allocations of income and expenses at month end
Involvement in preparation of yearend Financial Statements and provision of data to auditors
Identify and implement process changes to enhance efficiency