Fund Accountant

Nearshore Business Solutions; México; Híbrido; MXN 1.191.000 - 1.872.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nearshore Business Solutions is seeking a Fund Accountant with hands-on experience in investment funds and fund administration. You will manage fund accounting activities, investor reporting, NAV calculations, and capital activity to ensure accurate financial reporting for the fund and its investors.

Work with U.S.-based stakeholders in an international environment, onsite in Panama or hybrid in Mexico and Colombia, focusing on detail-oriented data handling and strong Excel skills.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, investment accounting, or a related financial services environment.
• Direct experience with investment funds, private equity, hedge funds, or similar structures.
• Practical understanding of NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, LP statements, and investor reporting.
• Strong accounting fundamentals, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with confidence communicating with U.S.-based stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with financial data.
• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for investment funds and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and review NAV calculations, including underlying cash, investment, expense, and accrual activity.
• Process and reconcile capital calls, distributions, investor contributions, and other fund transactions.
• Prepare and review LP statements, investor allocations, and periodic investor reporting.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across fund, investor, and financial data.
• Collaborate with internal teams, fund administrators, investors, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting matters.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Herramientas

NAV calculations

LP statements

Investment accounting platforms

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Fund Accountant – Fund Administration
Location: Panama – Onsite | Mexico & Colombia – Hybrid
Type of Contract: Full-Time | Panama: Fully Employed | Mexico & Colombia: Contractor for now
Salary Range: Market Rates
Language Requirements: Fluent English

Our client is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant with hands‑on experience in investment funds and fund administration to join their growing team. You will play an important role in managing fund accounting activities, investor reporting, NAV calculations, and capital activity. Your work will directly contribute to the accuracy of financial reporting and provide critical support to the fund and its investors.

Why This Opportunity

• Join an established investment-focused team where your fund accounting expertise will have a direct impact.
• Work closely with fund, investment, and investor‑facing stakeholders in an international environment.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of fund accounting and administration activities rather than focusing solely on traditional corporate accounting.
• Work with U.S.-based stakeholders while developing your experience in the investment and alternative‑assets space.
• Enjoy a location‑specific work model: onsite in Panama or hybrid in Mexico and Colombia.
• Opportunity to grow with the client's team as their fund operations continue to develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support day‑to‑day accounting activities for investment funds, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
• Prepare and review NAV calculations, including the underlying cash, investment, expense, and accrual activity.
• Process and reconcile capital calls, distributions, investor contributions, and other fund transactions.
• Prepare and review LP statements, investor allocations, and periodic investor reporting.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and investigate discrepancies across fund, investor, and financial data.
• Collaborate with internal teams, fund administrators, investors, and other stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, investment accounting, or a related financial services environment.
• Direct experience working with investment funds, private equity, hedge funds, or similar investment structures.
• Practical understanding of NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, LP statements, and investor reporting.
• Strong accounting fundamentals, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with confidence communicating with U.S.-based stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ability to work with financial data.
• Highly detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliver accurate work in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with private equity or alternative investment funds.
• Experience working with U.S.-based investment managers, fund administrators, or financial services firms.
• Familiarity with fund accounting, portfolio accounting, or investor reporting platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with international or distributed teams.
• Previous experience supporting multiple funds or fund structures.