Fund Accounting Assistant Vice President

HedgeServ; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LuxMed Premium Package

Life and travel insurance

MyBenefit Platform

Employee referral program

Remote, hybrid or office-based work

Job summary

HedgeServ is seeking a Fund Accounting Assistant Vice President to oversee NAV calculations and lead a team of up to 20 professionals in a client-focused Hedge Fund Administration environment. You will support strategic planning and manage relationships with clients and senior leaders to ensure high-quality service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance and extensive hedge fund experience, with ongoing professional qualification pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance
• 9 years’ experience in Hedge Fund Administration with at least 3 at Manager level
• Active pursuit of professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA) considered an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of up to 20 employees servicing clients
• Manage client relationships and ensure consistency of service
• Review NAV calculations and improve workflows and procedures
• Contribute to audit readiness and preparation of fund financial statements
• Recruit, train and evaluate fund accounting staff
• Resolve complex client enquiries and participate in special projects

Skills

IT literate

Analytical skills

Leadership

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Job description

A Fund Accounting Assistant Vice President will be required to manage the overall NAV calculation process within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supervision and guidance of a Fund Accounting Vice President and Managing Director. They will ensure the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations. They will assist in the development of client relationships and will require a detailed understanding of the service requirements for Hedge Fund Administration.

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

A Fund Accounting Assistant Vice President should be capable of leading and supporting a team of up to 20 employees servicing clients with various requirements and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team of Assistant Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents and Managing Directors, who have ongoing responsibility for developing all aspects of HedgeServ services.
• Support the Vice President in strategic planning and priorities for assigned fund accounting teams.
• Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Vice President to ensure consistency of service.
• Ensure the assigned fund accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment.
• Manage and develop client teams of up to 20 employees.
• Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by the Fund Accounting Manager.
• Review daily and monthly NAV calculations.
• Develop and improve NAV calculation workflows and procedures.
• Review all aspects of the NAV process including fee calculations, profit and loss allocations, accounting for complex financial instruments, documentation review and ad hoc client requests.
• Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits including preparation of fund financial statements.
• Investigate accounting implications of new products.
• Manage and complete client initialisation and transition.
• Participate in development and presentation of fund accounting training.
• Responsible for fund accounting employee recruitment, training and performance evaluations.
• Support the resolution of complex issues and take on special projects or tasks as assigned.
• Respond to complex client enquiries.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Investor Services, Quality Assurance, Business Development, Operations and Compliance departments within HedgeServ.

Our requirements:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• 9 years’ experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration Firm with at least 3 of those at Manager level. Alternative fund experience may be considered.
• 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 verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good initiative coupled with the ability to identify when escalation is required.
• Reliable, flexible and dependable.
• Ability to positively influence team morale.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Take ownership of designated tasks.
• Act as a role model for HedgeServ.

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-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