Fund Accountant (M/F)

The role consists of being responsible for maintaining the accounting records of the assigned funds from start to finish in an accurate and timely manner, following established controls and procedure, and ensuring superior client service.

Your missions

-This will include (but not be exclusive to) the following:
-Develop and maintain relationships with the stakeholders of the funds
-Processing of trades, cash transactions, income and expenses on a daily basis
-Prepare daily trade, portfolio and cash reconciliations, investigate and resolve any breaks/discrepancies
-Prepare cash flow projections
-Update and maintain accounting records in accordance to IFRS, GAAP and internal controls and policies
-Process payment of expenses
-Calculate preferred return, waterfall, management fee and accruals
-Prepare funds’ net asset value calculations and investor allocations in line with clients requirements and deadlines
-Respond to client-specific requests/inquiries and proactively anticipate client needs
-Preparation of financial statements, notes, supporting information and tax schedules, liaising with auditors and ensure the reporting deadlines are met

Your profile

-A university degree (B.A., B.Sc.) in Accounting/Business/Finance,
-A first relevant work experience in similar role (Hedge Fund Accountant)
-Microsoft Excel and Word expertise, and proficiency in the rest of the Microsoft Office packages
-Strong attention to detail and exceptional analytical, organizational and time management skills
-Knowledge of accepted accounting standards, including Lux GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP
-Concrete and Practical understanding of Hedge fund structures, VNI, Derivatives, Structured Products, Swaps
-Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team in a demanding and progressive environment, meeting deadlines as necessary
-Good English level and writing skills; other languages, particularly French would be an advantage.