Fund Accountant
About the role
Fund Accountant
Job Location - Hong Kong
Shift - Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm
Work mode - Hybrid
Introduction:
The Fund Accountant/Senior Fund Accountant, depending on experience, will be responsible for the client management, financial accounting, reporting, and any fund administration of assigned client portfolios. The role will collaborate effectively with different teams to deliver timely and high-quality services to clients and maintain close contact with clients throughout operations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality day-to-day fund administration services and maintain strong client
relationships - Act as a primary day-to-day contact with clients and other fund participants to address
requests and queries - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, accounting standards, and regulatory
requirements - Calculate Net Asset Value (“NAV”), carried interest / performance fees, investor
allocations for capital calls, distributions and equalizations; an prepare / review the
associated reports and statements - Maintain accurate accounting books and records; monitor cash and investment
transactions, and reconcile regularly - Coordinate and process payments
- Prepare financial statements; coordinate annual audits and manage communication with
auditors - Report any business issues to your supervisor in timely manner
- Assist with client billing and monitor fee collection
- Support the implementation of new processes and procedures within the team
- Collaborates across teams to address client needs and provide solutions
- Participate in any ad hoc tasks/projects assigned by your supervisor
Educations Qualifications & Skills
- University degree in accounting or business-related disciplines
- Professional certification such as CPA is a plus
- Minimum 1 to 3 years’ accounting experience is preferred, particularly in fund
administration or asset management - Auditor experience with a background in fund accounting is welcome
- Experience in Limited Partnership accounting is a plus
- Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines
- Excellent time management and client servicing skills
- Positive attitude and able to adapt to new challenges
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting software in Investran
/Geneva will be an advantage