Consultant, Fund Accounting, Hedge Fund Services
- Recruiter
- Northern Trust
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Unspecified
- Posted
- 09 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 09 Mar 2021
- Ref
- 85776
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Experience level
- Qualified accountant
Summary:
The job involves working for Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services, a Global fund administrator, specializing in administering assets of complex hedge funds. The successful candidate will be an ambitious self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to function as an effective and strategic member in a dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environment. This individual will have a strong technical accounting background and the ability to work well with others.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review month end net asset valuation packages
- Prepare and/or review regulatory filings on behalf of client, as necessary (e.g. Form PF, CPO-PQR, AIFMD)
- Prepare and/or review year-end Financial Statements and work directly with external auditors and client to ensure accuracy of each fund’s annual reports
- Interact with client and other shared services teams to obtain understanding of funds’ activities on a month to month basis
- Work integrally with international partners to troubleshoot queries and provide feedback related to the compilation of the month end net asset valuation packages
- Work closely with technology resources to problem solve
- Assist with the accounting responsibilities related to new fund launches
- Participate within Financial Control working groups responsible for executing strategic initiatives
- Consistently look to streamline and automate the reporting/analytical process with the use of technology
Knowledge / Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with accuracy
- Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a team environment
- Client focused
Experience:
- 1-3+ years’ experience
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Master’s degree a plus
- CPA designation a plus
- Experience with Investment Management and/or Financial Services; Hedge Fund specific a plus
- Big 4 public accounting experience a plus
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