This is a remote role.

The Fund Accountant is responsible for a variety of daily and monthly tasks to service our clients.

What you will do:

• Process shareholder activity within allocation tables and reconcile to the TA platform
• Prepare and reconcile cash and positions on a daily basis back to custodian, prime broker or third party.
• Prepare monthly GAV work paper package. Perform all month end reconciliations including cash, positions, market price, market value, and accrued interest/dividends to supporting schedules and Trial Balance
• Assist with client onboarding which includes, but not limited to, loading of client's tax lots, cash balance and trial balance onto the accounting platform
• Assist in year-end audit by providing backup documentation for sampling selected by client's auditors.
• Prepare expense budget analysis and perform expense calculations
• Calculate net assets for partnerships and unitized funds, allocate profit and loss to each investor including.
  
  • New issue income
  • Side pocket
  • Management fees
  • Incentive fee calculations
• Calculate and review fund returns
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of the investor capital statement
• Process Investor and Shareholder Activity
• Perform AML/KYC checks on investors following company procedures and client instructions
• Facilitate Transaction settlements and wire transfers as required
• Perform ad-hoc functions related to fund requirements
• Ensure client month-end and reporting deliverables are satisfied
• Work closely with clients to resolve inquiries and ensure client satisfaction.
• Work well in a team environment to achieve common goals
• Cross-train on other daily functions

Education/Training (or equivalent):

• Bachelor's Degree required in Accounting, Finance or Economics Degree

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of previous middle office or fund accounting experience with hedge fund or hedge fund administrator

Technical or Administrative Knowledge:

• Highly proficient with Microsoft software
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Knowledge of securities and fixed income assets
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (Geneva, VPM) and partnership allocations

Special Skills and/or Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines without constant supervision
• Exercises independent judgment and multi-task oriented
• Takes initiative and ownership of job responsibilities
• Must be able to perform essential job duties accurately and timely
• Must adhere to deadlines and targets given

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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