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Fund Accountant - Hedge Fund
About the job Fund Accountant - Hedge Fund
Our client, a multi-strategy hedge fund, is looking to hire a Fund Accountant for the expanding team in Hong Kong. This is a new headcount to support their growing business.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform daily reconciliations and generate internal reports, including investor reporting, pricing exceptions reporting, and performance reporting.
- Prepare weekly and monthly estimates for the portfolio, ensuring accurate pricing.
- Oversee the relationship with the Fund Administrator and review their valuations and reconciliations.
- Maintain and enhance internal pricing controls, ensuring compliance with valuation policy.
- Assist in the onboarding of new strategies, products, and funds
- Actively participate in project work, such as product planning, UAT testing, and collaboration with technology teams.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in fund accounting or investment operations within a hedge fund or financial institution.
- Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or a related field.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and preferably possess a CPA designation.
- Have a solid knowledge of financial instruments, including equities, fixed incomes, and derivatives.
- Proficiently use fund accounting systems.
- Additional experience in systems migration or setting up a new fund is desirable.
- Exhibit a proactive can-do attitude
- Coding skills in VBA, SQL, or Python would be advantageous.