Fund Services.Senior Fund Accountant
- Recruiter
- Citco Group
- Location
- Pune, India
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 16 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 21 Sep 2020
- Ref
- 1061822
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Fund accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Yardi Technical Specialist
About Citco
Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 6,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.
Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.
A career at Citco isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.
About the Role:
The Real Assets Fund Services group is seeking a Yardi Technical Specialist to join the Yardi Technical Team. This specialized team of professionals are subject matter experts on Real Assets investment management operations, as well as the processes and technologies that support those functions. The Yardi Technical Specialist will be responsible for executing accounting and reporting setup, systems configuration, related data migration to start formal client operations, and providing Yardi technical support to the business. This position will work closely with our Client Onboarding and Yardi Support Teams to drive efficiencies within our global onboarding model. The successful candidate will be expected to learn and develop expertise in all aspects of the on-boarding process, system configuration and support, as well as participating in firm-wide initiatives and thought leadership.
Job Duties in Brief:
About You:
About Citco
Since the 1940s Citco has provided specialist financial services to alternative investment funds, investors, multinationals and private clients worldwide. With over 6,000 employees in 45 countries we pioneer innovative solutions that meet our clients' evolving needs, and deliver exceptional service.
Our continuous investment in learning means our people are among the best in the industry. And our corporate social responsibility programs provide meaningful and fulfilling work in the community.
A career at Citco isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to excel in an environment that genuinely supports your personal and professional development.
About the Role:
The Real Assets Fund Services group is seeking a Yardi Technical Specialist to join the Yardi Technical Team. This specialized team of professionals are subject matter experts on Real Assets investment management operations, as well as the processes and technologies that support those functions. The Yardi Technical Specialist will be responsible for executing accounting and reporting setup, systems configuration, related data migration to start formal client operations, and providing Yardi technical support to the business. This position will work closely with our Client Onboarding and Yardi Support Teams to drive efficiencies within our global onboarding model. The successful candidate will be expected to learn and develop expertise in all aspects of the on-boarding process, system configuration and support, as well as participating in firm-wide initiatives and thought leadership.
Job Duties in Brief:
- Act as the liaison between Client staff and Accounting/Operations to on-board clients to Citco technology systems.
- Set up and test fund structures within Citco systems, including automation of capital transaction processing, consolidations, eliminations, currency exchange, and returns calculations.
- Coordinate with all relevant teams to ensure internal workflows will meet client needs and regulatory controls.
- Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure all necessary data is captured and migrated for client reporting and calculation models.
- Provide Yardi support and best practice guidance to Accounting/Operations.
- Contribute to on-going discussions on operational process and best practices; document and implement process improvements.
- Maintain a pro-active customer focus at all times.
- Participate in process and system enhancement projects as required.
About You:
- Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in one of the following or related fields: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems; CA preferred.
- 2-4 years real estate and/or private equity experience.
- Strong analytical and integration experience involving complex data sets.
- Strong excel skills essential.
- Public/private accounting experience, predominantly in the real estate & alternative investment sectors beneficial.
- Experience working in multiple jurisdictions preferred.
- Yardi Investment Management module experience preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in other real estate accounting systems beneficial.
- Experience in producing systems/process guidance and carrying out systems training beneficial.
- Strong team player who exhibits excellent communication and written skills.
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability of work Product