Alternative Ops Fund Accounting, Associate 2

Associate 2 Fund Accountant

Reporting to the Senior Associate, the Associate 2 Fund Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the completion of accurate and timely reconciliations integral to the completion of the Net Asset Value (NAV) of a fund. This involves adherence to strict deadlines while supervising and contributing to the development of the team.

The team you will be joining is a part of International Fund Services (IFS), acquired by State Street in July 2002. IFS, also known as Alternative Investment Solutions is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors.

Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

As Fund Accountant Associate 2 you will:

• Assisting with the accurate and timely production of the Net Asset Value
• Ensuring all positions are priced correctly
• Verifying that corporate actions have been processed accurately
• Processing and reviewing fund capital activity
• Performing and assisting review of cash and position reconciliations of listed and derivative products
• Supervising investigation and resolution of all reconciling cash and position items
• Coordinating with other departments on miscellaneous fund queries and reconciliations
• Processing and reviewing of various accounting transactions
• Assisting with training and development of staff

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of complex hedge fund structures operating in a dynamic, deadline sensitive environment. The candidate will contribute to the development of the team, on the job staff training, liaising with external parties and enhancing client satisfaction.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
• Approx 2 years related experience in a fund accounting environment, including knowledge of cash and position reconciliation in funds (hedge or mutual)
• Knowledge of financial products such as equities, futures, fixed income, options, etc
• Knowledge of corporate actions will be an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong numerical / analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly computer literate
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and deadline-driven
• Good team player, with supervisory experience a distinct advantage