Fund Accountant

Job Summary
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for aspects of day-to-day accounting for one or more assigned mutual or institutional fund.
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
2 years
Job Description
Prepare timely and accurate Net Assets Values, yields, distributions, and other fund accounting output for subsequent review.
Record accurately, and in accordance with policies and procedures, such accounting records as securities positions and
journal entries.
Reconcile various accounts and promptly researching and correcting any variances.
Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating the same to management, and assisting
in their resolution.
Write reports periodically to management on Fund activities and other related issues.
Prepare, reconcile and distribute reports to/from marketing, separate custodians, and investment management.
Participate in regular rotation of trade processing and other accounting processes to prepare the fund accounting system
for the next day.

Education/Experience
At least a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with exposure to Finance or any other analytical course work.
Use of third party tools such as Bloomberg
Previous finance internship(s) helpful.

Skills/Knowledge
Technology savvy
Highly numerate with demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
In-depth Excel spreadsheet skills
Self-sufficient and adaptable