Senior Fund Accountant

ACCA Careers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocorian in Belfast is seeking a Fund Accountant to join a dynamic team delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services for a diverse portfolio of alternative investment funds.

You will gain exposure to complex fund structures, build strong client relationships and develop your career in a growing, collaborative business. The role offers a hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 from home) to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• ACCA qualified (or equivalent professional accounting qualification).
• 3-5 years' accounting experience, ideally with exposure to Alternative Investments, Private Equity and/or Private Debt funds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cash and position reconciliations, investor allocations and fee calculations.
• Deliver accurate NAVs and client reporting within agreed deadlines.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual audits.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact.
• Develop knowledge of alternative investment fund structures, particularly closed-ended funds.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure excellent client service.
• Support and share knowledge with junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvements, risk management and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

ACCA qualified

Fund accounting experience

Education

Accounting qualification (ACCA)

Job description

Company Description

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark withOcorian.

Expertise:

We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.

Trust:

We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Scale:

With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Job Description

Our Belfast office is a key strategic hub for Ocorian, home to 120 colleagues across Fund Services and Global Enablement teams. With around 30 accountants in Fund Accounting, we provide a clear career pathway from trainee level through to management, supported by a flexible hybrid working model (2 days in the office, 3 from home).

Job Purpose

Join a dynamic Fund Accounting team delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services to a diverse portfolio of alternative investment funds. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex fund structures, build strong client relationships and develop your career in a collaborative, growing business.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and review cash and position reconciliations, investor allocations and fee calculations.
• Deliver accurate NAVs and client reporting within agreed deadlines.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual audits.
• Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted day-to-day contact.
• Develop knowledge of alternative investment fund structures, particularly closed-ended funds.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure excellent client service.
• Support and share knowledge with junior team members.
• Contribute to process improvements, risk management and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications Required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• ACCA qualified (or equivalent professional accounting qualification).
• 3-5 years' experience in accounting, ideally with exposure to Alternative Investments, Private Equity and/or Private Debt funds.

Additional Information

All staff is expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [e-mail].

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.