Alternative Ops Fund Accounting, Associate 1

Associate 1 Fund Accountant

We are looking for an Associate 1 Fund Accountant who will be responsible for preparing accurate and timely reconciliations integral to the completion of the Net Asset Value (NAV) of a fund that is used for Investor dealing and external publication, plus various other client specific reports distributed on a regular basis. This involves adherence to strict deadlines while maintaining close attention to detail.

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 1 you will:

• Assisting with the accurate and timely production of the Net Asset Value
• Completing the pricing of all positions
• Completing the accurate processing of corporate actions
• Processing fund capital activity
• Performing cash and position reconciliations of listed and derivative products
• Highlighting and resolution of any reconciling cash and position items
• Processing of various accounting transactions

This position is a unique opportunity for a suitable candidate to gain exposure to large multi-class, multi-manager, multi-currency portfolios that invest in a variety of instruments including derivatives and as a result, the pricing of these positions, reconciliations, corporate actions and dividends.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
• 6 months to 1 year related experience desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong numerical / analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Computer literate
• Excellent communication skills
• Organised and Deadline-driven