Senior Fund Accountant(PE/Hedge Funds)
$85,000 - $130,000k
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Role Overview
The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for the accurate accounting, valuation, and financial reporting of hedge funds and private equity funds. This role requires deep knowledge of alternative investments, complex securities, capital activity, and fund structures, as well as the ability to work independently and review junior staff work.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Accounting & NAV Oversight
• Prepare, review, and oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly NAV calculations for hedge funds and private equity funds
• Ensure accurate accounting for complex investment instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, swaps, options, and private investments
• Review pricing, accruals, corporate actions, and P&L calculations
Private Equity & Capital Activity
• Account for capital calls, distributions, management fees, carried interest, and investor allocations
• Maintain and reconcile capital accounts and waterfall calculations
• Track investment cost, fair value adjustments, and realized/unrealized gains and losses
Financial Reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP / IFRS
• Support annual audits and liaise with external auditors
• Prepare schedules and reports for investors, management, and regulatory filings
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