Fund Accounting Supervisor

HedgeServ is a fast-growing service-driven global administrator. We feature a unique technology platform with one of the most experienced service teams in the industry. HedgeServ provides fund administration, middle office services, integrated risk & portfolio management, regulatory & compliance reporting, tax support, and complete shadow accounting services, underpinned by SOC 1 certified controls. HedgeServ supports all investment strategies within hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, private equity funds, asset managers, managed accounts and managed account platforms, UCITS funds, and other institutional investment programs such as pensions and endowments. Our services are completely customized for the needs of our individual hedge fund, fund of hedge funds and private equity fund clients. HedgeServ employs professionals globally across offices in the United States (New York & Dallas), Grand Cayman, Ireland (Dublin & Cork), Luxembourg, Poland (Krakow), Bulgaria (Sofia), and Australia (Sydney).

Job Description

A Fund Accounting Supervisor will facilitate the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations and work closely with the fund accountants under their supervision. Supervision of the cash, position and OTC reconciliation process, including trade capture, processing corporate actions and pricing are an integral part of the Fund Accounting Supervisor’s role. They will assist in the development of the NAV team, setting goals and acting as a guide and mentor to direct reports. Every Fund Accounting Supervisor will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional client-specific training will be provided by the NAV Manager.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary depending on both client structure, client requirements and business needs.

• Assist team development by providing guidance, training and mentoring to Fund Accountants, setting their goals and monitoring performance
• Review cash, position and market value reconciliations
• Resolve break items on reconciliations in a timely manner
• Review fund pricing
• Review corporate actions
• Review profit and loss reports for reasonableness
• Review income and expense accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals
• Review fund trial balance
• Review profit allocations to fund investors
• Review compliance with HedgeServ defined checklists, procedures and controls
• Converse and liaise with internal services departments to resolve miscellaneous fund issues
• Escalate fund accounting issues and aged items to Fund Accounting Manager
• Respond to client queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist in the audit process including preparation of fund financial statements
• Ensure pre-agreed internal and external deadlines are met consistently

HedgeServ operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee. As such a Fund Accounting Supervisor should be flexible and willing to adapt. A Fund Accounting Supervisor should be capable of supervising up to 4 Fund Accountants and facilitate their ongoing development and that of the NAV team.

Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and experience

• 3+ years’ experience working in hedge funds administration form is required
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree - minimum 2.2 honors degree
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required

• IT Literate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Good initiative tempered with identifying when escalation is required
• Strong systems, product and process knowledge
• Reliable, Dependable and Approachable
• Ability to positively influence team morale, with demonstration of leadership skills
• Take ownership of designated tasks
• Act as a role model for HedgeServ

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