Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting - Hedge Funds
Location
Halifax, NS | Canada
Job description
Fund Accountant, Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds
Halifax, Canada
About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.
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About the Team & Business Line:
Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
As a core member of our Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.
Your Role:
- You will prepare financial reports in an international and dynamic environment for our clients who consist of investment managers and institutional investors within those Hedge Funds.
- Determine "Net Asset Value" and prepare investor P&L allocations in accordance with Service Level Agreements
- Keep and maintain financial records including accrual reconciliations versus external sources, review reconciliations from other internal departments
- Monitor activity in Fund, covering corporate actions, income and expenses, fees, capital transfers and performance
- Perform valuation of hedge fund portfolio holdings
- Provide analysis of fund performance and prepare performance/P&L related reports
- Investigate, communicate and resolve valuation/P&L related issues with hedge fund clients
- Perform price verification and prepare sign-off packages
- Ensure compliance of various agreements with the clients
- Support the conversion of any new clients or existing migrations
- Prepare ad hoc reporting in line with client and internal requirements
- Maintain positive and professional relationships with Investment Managers, clients, auditors and other Citco offices
- Work with all team members to improve product quality, efficiency and consistency
About You:
- You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Affinity with investments and figures
- Strong attention to detail
- Team player, able to cope with individual responsibilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Organized and capable of working under pressure in meeting deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Work experience in the financial area or public accounting an advantage
- Pursuing the CPA designation an advantage
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
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Salary
$1.8 per hour
