Fund Accounting, Associate 2
- Recruiter
- State Street
- Location
- Hangzhou, China
- Salary
- Not disclosed
- Posted
- 25 Nov 2024
- Closes
- 25 Dec 2024
- Ref
- R-761808
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Who we are looking for:
Reporting to the Senior Associate, the Associate 2 Fund Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the completion of accurate and timely reconciliations integral to the completion of the Net Asset Value (NAV) of a fund. This involves adherence to strict deadlines while supervising and contributing to the development of the team.
Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors.
Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for:
As Fund Accountant Associate 2 you will:
- Assisting with the accurate and timely production of the Net Asset Value
- Ensuring all positions are priced correctly
- Verifying that corporate actions have been processed accurately
- Processing and reviewing fund capital activity
- Performing and assisting review of cash and position reconciliations of listed and derivative products
- Supervising investigation and resolution of all reconciling cash and position items
- Coordinating with other departments on miscellaneous fund queries and reconciliations
- Processing and reviewing of various accounting transactions
- Assisting with training and development of staff
What we value:
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of complex hedge fund structures operating in a dynamic, deadline sensitive environment. The candidate will contribute to the development of the team, on the job staff training, liaising with external parties and enhancing client satisfaction.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
- Approx 2 years related experience in a fund accounting environment, including knowledge of cash and position reconciliation in funds (hedge or mutual)
- Knowledge of financial products such as equities, futures, fixed income, options, etc
- Knowledge of corporate actions will be an advantage
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong numerical / analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Highly computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised and Deadline-driven
- Good team player, with supervisory experience a distinct advantage
End Date: January 31, 2025
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