Fund Accounting Assistant Manager

HedgeServ; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LuxMed Premium

Life insurance

MyBenefit Platform

Employee referral program

Remote/Hybrid/Office options

ACCA/CIMA funding

Workshops & training

Sport & Social Club

Mental health support

Pension (PPK)

Job summary

HedgeServ in Kraków seeks a Fund Accounting Assistant Manager to lead a team of up to seven and guide the NAV team. You will oversee reconciliations, pricing, corporate actions and P&L reviews to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Induction training plus compulsory AML/KYC and optional training will be provided. A bachelor’s degree in business/accounting/finance and 5+ years in hedge fund administration are required; strong English is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• 5+ years’ experience in a hedge fund administration firm.
• Intention to pursue ACCA/CIMA/CPA/ACA is advantageous but not required.
• IT literate with strong systems, product and process knowledge.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Quality control review of cash, position and market value reconciliations.
• Oversee timely resolution of aged items.
• Review fund pricing.
• Review corporate actions.
• Review profit and loss reports for reasonableness.
• Review income and expense accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals.
• Review fund trial balance.
• Review profit allocations to fund investors.
• Review compliance with HedgeServ checklists, procedures and controls.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve fund-related issues.
• Support Managers in addressing escalated fund accounting enquiries.
• Respond to client queries in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong English communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Team collaboration

Leadership

Initiative

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

A Fund Accounting Assistant Manager is required to execute the following tasks within the fund accounting department. They shall be executed within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supervision and guidance of a Fund Accounting Manager and Director. They will facilitate the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations and work closely with the fund accountants under their supervision. Coordinate the cash, position and OTC reconciliation process, including trade capture, processing corporate actions and pricing are an integral part of the Fund Accounting Assistant Manager’s role. They will assist in the development of the NAV team, setting goals and acting as a guide and mentor to direct reports. Every Fund Accounting Assistant Manager will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional client-specific training will be provided by the NAV Manager.

HedgeServ operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee. As such a Fund Accounting Assistant Manager should be flexible and willing to adapt.

A Fund Accounting Assistant Manager should be capable of leading and supporting a team of up to 7 employees and facilitate their ongoing development and that of the NAV team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality control review of cash, position and market value reconciliations.
• Oversee timely resolution of aged items.
• Review fund pricing.
• Review corporate actions.
• Review profit and loss reports for reasonableness.
• Review income and expense accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals.
• Review fund trial balance.
• Review profit allocations to fund investors.
• Review compliance with HedgeServ defined checklists, procedures and controls.
• Collaborate and liaise with internal departments to support the resolution of fund-related issues.
• Support Managers in addressing escalated fund accounting enquiries.
• Respond to client queries in a timely and efficient manner.

Our requirements:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance
• 5+ years’ experience working in a hedge fund administration firm is required.
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree.
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required.
• IT Literate.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong systems, product and process knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized.
• Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently.
• Strong inter-personal skills.
• Good initiative tempered with identifying when escalation is required.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Approachable.
• Ability to positively influence team morale.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Take ownership of designated tasks.

We’re proud to offer a benefits package and workplace culture designed to support your health, career ambitions and life beyond work.

• LuxMed Premium Package for you and your family, offering broad access to medical tests and specialist consultations, as well as greater comfort of treatment (including the Oncological Preventive Health Care Program, Freedom of Treatment program, dental and psychological care)
• Life insurance and travel insurance, so you can feel safe in any situation
• MyBenefit Platform – you decide how to spend your points (e.g. vouchers, cinema tickets, online shopping, cultural events, or a Multisport card that gives you access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, and hundreds of sports facilities across Poland)
• Employee referral program – know someone who’d like to join us? A financial bonus is waiting for you!
• Remote, hybrid or office-based work options
• 100% funding for certifications and postgraduate studies accredited by ACCA, CIMA and IOB
• Technical workshops and soft skills training – we’ll provide on-the-job trainings to help you quickly gain new knowledge and skills with the support of experienced professionals
• Sport and Social Club – team outings, company events, sports activities, and charity initiatives await you
• Support for workplace equipment, glasses, retirement savings (PPK), and programs promoting mental health and wellbeing – because your comfort and health matter to us