Fund Services.Fund Accountant

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. The Real Estate team delivers award-winning services for complex fund structures and interacts with auditors and legal counsels.

Role involves day-to-day accounting, ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation for private equity fund clients, with emphasis on accuracy and deadlines. Opportunity to grow in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Designated accountant or working towards CPA designation.
• 1+ years of public/private real estate or private equity fund accounting experience.
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Day to day accounting & analysis, preparing and review.
• Maintain and control the general ledger and sub-ledgers.
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements.
• Prepare limited partner and general partner allocations.
• Prepare trial balances and work paper products.
• Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries.
• Involved in full scope of transaction activities including full cycle accounting.
• Prepare financial data analysis.
• Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables.
• Interact with Management and Clients.
• Review private equity fund client’s partnership agreements, PPMs and other materials.
• Participate in implementing fund structures onto accounting system.
• Monitor compliance of agreements including Service Level Agreement.
• Train and support team members in their development.
• Operate as a contact point for clients and resolve queries.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team player

Advanced MS Excel

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation (in progress/designated)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About The Team & Business Line

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.

As a core member of the Real Estate team, you will be working with some of the industry's most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

• Day to day accounting & analysis, preparing and review
• Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub-ledgers
• Prepare financial statements, footnotes and partner capital statements
• Prepare limited partner and general partner allocations
• Prepare trial balances and work paper product
• Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries
• Involved within a full scope of transaction activities including full cycle accounting
• Prepare financial data analysis
• Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables
• Interact with Management and Clients
• Review private equity fund client's partnership agreements, PPM's and other materials
• Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system
• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement
• Train and support team members in their development
• Operate as a contact point for clients; able to respond to and resolve queries or elevate where necessary
• Act as a liaison with various internal /external parties – i.e. auditors, legal counsel
• Assist in client audit procedures
• Process wire transfer payments on behalf of clients
• Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets
• Liaise with property management companies

Qualifications

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Designated accountant or working towards CPA designation
• 1+ years of public/private real estate or private equity fund accounting work experience
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written)
• Motivated, bright and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines
• Team player who is able to manage individual responsibilitiesSound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills
• Advanced level MS Excel
• Proficient with MS Word, MS PowerPoint

Our Benefits

Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.