Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting

Job Description

THIS ROLE

A review-focused position responsible for validating fund accounting deliverables and ensuring quality standards. While initially supporting preparation activities as needed, the role primarily performs detailed reviews of financial statements and supports complex accounting processes while serving as a technical resource for preparers. The position focuses on quality assurance, review oversight, and maintaining accounting standards across deliverables. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You'll review and sign off on fund accounting activities and calculations, including capital calls, distributions, fund books and records, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• You'll identify and document exceptions and review findings, prepare error reports and recommendations, and provide clear technical feedback to preparers to ensure accuracy and quality.
• You'll support the analysis and resolution of complex transactions and technical matters, communicating solutions and concerns effectively to cluster partners and relevant stakeholders.
• You'll review operational procedures and contribute to the development of best practices, while supporting the Assistant Manager in coordinating deadlines, deliverables, workload planning, and task allocation within the team.
• You'll monitor work progress through accurate timesheet completion, participate in required training programs, and perform other related duties in line with the role and evolving business needs.
  
  

  Qualifications

  ABOUT YOU:

  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, are pursuing ACCA Level 3 or hold an ACA qualification, and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in fund accounting.
  • You have strong knowledge of IFRS or GAAP and regulatory requirements, with proven expertise in reviewing financial statements, capital calls, distributions, fund books and records, and complex transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • You demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, review, and quality-assurance skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues while improving processes and operational procedures.
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and can provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to preparers while contributing collaboratively to team initiatives and the development of best practices.
  • You have excellent communication and organizational skills, a professional and proactive “can-do” attitude, and the ability to manage tight deadlines, work effectively under pressure, collaborate with others, and lead by example.