Hedge Fund Accountant — Growth‑Oriented, Impactful Role

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace is seeking a Hedge Fund Accountant for our client in London. You will prepare month-end Net Asset Values and fund performance reports, and report predicted cash flows. You'll manage the audit process with external auditors, prepare performance fee and tax calculations, and assist with monthly regulatory reporting. You'll also prepare board packs for senior management, monitor procedures, resolve issues, and participate in ad hoc duties such as fund launches.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with Fund Accounting experience for daily traded equities (or will possibly consider those with product control backgrounds).
• You will have worked in another Asset Manager/Hedge Fund or Investment Bank.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks are a must.
• Team player, with a willingness to learn new skills and add value.

Responsibilities

• Preparing month-end Net Asset Values and fund performance reports.
• Reporting the predicted cash flows.
• Managing the audit process with the external Auditors.
• Preparing performance fee and tax calculations.
• Assisting with monthly regulatory reporting.
• Preparing board packs for the senior management team.
• Monitoring of procedures and resolving any issues identified.
• Involvement in ad hoc duties eg fund launches.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Asset Manager experience

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Trace is seeking a Hedge Fund Accountant for our client in London. You will prepare month-end Net Asset Values and fund performance reports, and report predicted cash flows. You'll manage the audit process with external auditors, prepare performance fee and tax calculations, and assist with monthly regulatory reporting. You'll also prepare board packs for senior management, monitor procedures, resolve issues, and participate in ad hoc duties such as fund launches.