Hedge Fund Accountant — Cayman & Europe Focus (PXY)

PARADIGM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a Fund Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for hedge funds, particularly Cayman-domiciled and European structures. The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciliations, investor reporting, and compliance. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and proven fund accounting experience. The role is based onsite in a central location and offers benefits like paid leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Medical group insurance

Monthly gym subsidy

Qualifications

• Demonstrable fund accounting experience in hedge funds.
• Hands-on knowledge of Cayman Islands fund structures and European funds.
• High accuracy and rigor under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of cash and positions.
• Calculate fund NAV and performance and produce reporting.
• Prepare investor-level performance reports.

Skills

Fund accounting experience

Detail orientation

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Fund admin systems

Job description

Fund Accountant (Hedge Funds) — Cayman & Europe Focus

Location: Singapore (Onsite, Central)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We’re hiring a Fund Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting for multiple hedge funds, with a strong focus on Cayman-domiciled structures and European fund frameworks (e.g., UCITS/AIFs). You’ll work cross-functionally with operations, legal & compliance, fund administrators, and investment teams to deliver accurate NAVs, investor reporting, and audit/regulatory outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Cash & Position Reconciliations: Daily reconciliation of cash and positions; investigate and resolve breaks with operations/administrator.
• NAV & Performance: Calculate fund NAV and performance (e.g., TWR/MWR) and produce reporting for investors and management.
• Subscriptions/Redemptions: Coordinate KYC/AML clearance with legal/compliance and the fund administrator.
• Expenses: Allocate and process fund expenses and payments in line with fund documentation.
• Investor Reporting: Prepare investor-level performance reports and assist with marketing materials and DDQs.
• Client Queries: Respond to client-specific accounting and tax requests.
• Audit & Regulatory: Support year-end audits and regulatory reporting (e.g., UCITS/AIF-related, CRS).
• Process Improvement: Drive efficiency through new fund initiatives and cross-department projects.

Requirements (Must-Have)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience: Demonstrable fund accounting experience in hedge funds (buy-side or fund administrator).
• Structures: Hands‑on knowledge of Cayman Islands fund structures and European funds (e.g., UCITS/AIFs; daily-liquidity exposure is a plus).
• Technical: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas; Power Query a plus).
• Detail Orientation: High accuracy and rigor under deadlines.

Nice-to-Have

• Certification: ACCA or CPA.
• Standards: Familiarity with IFRS/US GAAP for fund financial statements.
• Tools: Experience with fund admin systems and market data (e.g., Bloomberg/Reuter terminals exposure).
• Reporting: Understanding of AIFMD/UCITS‑related investor reporting frameworks.

Why Join

• Prime Location: Onsite in a centrally located Singapore office.
• High‑Growth: Ambitious, learning‑driven team culture.
• Inclusive: Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion.
• Regional Collaboration: Work with teams across multiple offices.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• Medical group insurance
• Monthly gym subsidy

How to Apply

Apply via MyCareersFuture or email your CV to [e-mail] with the subject: Fund Accountant (Hedge Funds) — Singapore.

We appreciate your interest, and while we’d love to connect with everyone, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Heng Xin Yun (Carol)

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