Fund Accountant - Investment firm

Our client, a niche investment management firm, is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment . The ideal candidate will be a recently qualified accountant who is interested in working for a leading global firm in the fund accounting area. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key accounting contact during new investment transactions, offering technical accounting insights and support for entity structuring.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Asset Management, Legal, and Tax, to provide accounting-focused analysis and recommendations during deal structuring discussions.
• Review management accounts prepared by external service providers to ensure compliance with accounting standards in multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee the preparation and review of annual IFRS financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting standards, and manage audit processes with external auditors.
• Participate in strategic accounting projects, focusing on process enhancement, automation initiatives, and integration of AI technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and professional certification such as CPA, ACA, or ACCA.
• 2-3 years of experience in public accounting or auditing, preferably within Financial Services, Private Equity, or Hedge Funds.
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS and US GAAP, with excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data tools like Alteryx is advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and collaborate with cross-functional teams.