Senior Fund Accountant | London, UK

Non-disclosed; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to oversee financial reporting and valuation across a diverse product range. The ideal candidate is a qualified chartered accountant with over 5 years of relevant experience. This role requires a detail-oriented individual capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects, and building strong relationships with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fund audit or investment management accounting.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and fair value valuation principles.

Responsibilities

• Financial reporting and audit management.
• NAV production and reconciliation.
• Oversight of fund tax advisors.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Relationship Building

Proactivity

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Our client is a well regarded city based hedge fund. A newly created position has arisen for a Senior Fund Accountant to join their team.

The role is tasked with the delivery of key valuation and financial reporting oversight across a diverse product range.

Candidates should be self-motivated, team-oriented individuals with high attention to detail who can thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

Financial reporting and audit management

• NAV production and reconciliation
• Product and investment valuation
• Share class hedging and cash management
• Fee calculation and reporting
• Budgeting and expense management
• Production and reporting of management information
• Assisting with product and investor queries
• Counterparty management – Administrators, Depositary, Auditors
• Oversight of fund tax advisors

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified chartered accountant
• 5+ year of experience in fund audit or relevant investment management accounting
• Knowledge of fund accounting, accounting standards and fair value valuation principles, fee calculations and tax reporting
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Basic coding skills (SQL, Python, etc.) would be advantageous
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with colleagues, teams and service providers
• Flexible, collaborative and proactive approach
• Capability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a team-oriented environment

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