About This Role
Supporting a portfolio of hedge fund clients, the Senior Fund Accountant performs administration services and ensures the accurate calculation and review of Net Asset Values and financial statements. This role involves valuing portfolio holdings, analyzing fund performance, and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams and external parties.
Responsibilities
- Perform the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge fund clients
- Consolidate and validate review of functional handovers across teams and locations
- Prepare and/or review Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements, and associated reports
- Value hedge fund portfolio holdings
- Analyze fund performance and prepare performance/P&L related reports
- Demonstrate ownership of assigned work and ensure timely completion, in line with demanding client service agreements
- Escalate priority issues to supervisor and/or assistant vice president in a timely and detailed manner
- Maintain day-to-day relationships with Citco Internal COE and non-COE teams including Operational Support, Middle Office, Pricing, Investor Relations, and Relationship Management Fund Accounting teams
- Support queries from external parties, including clients, auditors, and other advisors
- Maintain a current and thorough understanding of applicable best practice policies and client specific agreements
- Support training of new fund accountants and on-boarding of new clients and/or funds to Citco
- Assist supervisor and/or assistant vice president as required
- Contribute to team and/or departmental initiatives
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance related area and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification
- 2-3 years of experience in Financial Services with high volume operational environment and/or hedge fund industry is an advantage
- Display an active interest in the financial markets and hedge fund industry
- Strong financial and/or accounting and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel etc.)
