Fund Accountant - Professional Services

Aquis Search Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquis Search Limited seeks a Fund Accountant - Professional Services in Hong Kong to join a central fund accounting team. You will handle NAV calculations, financial statements, regulatory reporting and client-facing reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent and 2–3 years' experience in fund accounting or asset servicing, with strong numeracy and stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in fund accounting or asset servicing
• Strong knowledge of NAV calculations and fund administration processes
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain fund accounting records, including NAV calculations and financial statements
• Reconcile fund bank accounts, investments and balance sheet items
• Process fund transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, distributions and corporate actions
• Coordinate with custodians, administrators and other service providers
• Monitor fund performance data and ensure consistency across reporting platforms
• Prepare regulatory reports and documentation as required
• Conduct account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support client reporting materials such as fund factsheets and performance summaries
• Maintain detailed records in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
• Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of fund accounting processes and controls

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV calculations

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

About the role

A prestigious professional service is seeking a Fund Accountant - Professional Services to join their team on a full-time basis at our Central and Western District location. This is a key position within the funds accounting division, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and operational excellence for their clients' fund portfolios.

Key responsibilities

Preparing and maintaining fund accounting records, including net asset value (NAV) calculations and financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Reconciling fund bank accounts, investment holdings and other balance sheet items to ensure accuracy and completeness

Processing fund transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, distributions and corporate actions

Coordinating with custodians, administrators and other service providers to ensure timely and accurate fund administration

Monitoring and reconciling fund performance data and ensuring consistency across reporting platforms

Preparing regulatory reports and documentation as required by relevant financial authorities and fund governing documents

Conducting account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies to maintain data integrity

Supporting the preparation of client reporting materials including fund factsheets and performance summaries

Maintaining detailed records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and internal requirements

Assisting with month-end and year-end close procedures

Contributing to the continuous improvement of fund accounting processes and controls

What we're looking for

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) or equivalent professional qualification in accounting or finance

Minimum 2-3 years' experience in fund accounting or asset servicing within a financial services environment

Strong technical knowledge of fund accounting principles, NAV calculations and fund administration processes

Excellent attention to detail with strong numeracy and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy

Strong organisational and time management capabilities

Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders