Financial Reporting Accountant

Fund Administration is Citco's core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry's most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

About You:

• Relevant accounting internship experience in either an Audit Firm, Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator, Mutual Fund or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge
• Previous Financial Statement Preparation experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics with a minimum of 9 accounting credits
• Good communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word essential

Your Role:

• Under direct supervision, prepare annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements as required. Draft financial statement footnote disclosures as required by the financial reporting standards of the fund.
• Prepare financial highlight disclosures, including calculations of total returns, preparation of per share tables, expense ratio analysis, etc. Perform analysis of the financial statements to verify accuracy to accounting records. Maintain audit support schedules during the year.
• Compile and advise on monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports such as Form PF, Form SLT and others. Contribute to strong regulatory reporting relationships through interactions with internal parties, clients, regulators (SEC), and audit firm personnel.
• Obtain working knowledge of the CFS proprietary systems.
• Exchange information internally. Participate in group meetings to exchange status, data, etc. Respond to moderately complex inquiries. Relay to, and gather routine information from employees and/or outside offices and clients. Develop training programs and agendas.
• Maintain effective contact/communication within members of the office and other CFS offices at various levels in the organization. Begin to build external client contacts, when necessary, and be regularly available and responsive to their interpersonal and business needs.
• Compose, format, and edit routine correspondence and documentation.
• Ensure quality. Errors can have significant impacts and may result in additional time, resources, and costs, affecting the office's ability to achieve objectives. Identify errors or problems, investigate independently, and recommend solutions to team members.
• Suggest methods and procedures for new work assignments, reviewing with supervisor for input or approval.
• Ability to work overtime when necessary.