Hedge Fund Associate

Delivering Quality Service

Prepare and maintain the accounting data for a portfolio of client engagements

Ensure all client deliverables are prepared accurately and with a high level of quality

Strive to perform high quality work and reduce the need for revisions.

Perform a selfreview of every NAV closing before submitting to supervisor for review

Strive to provide overall client satisfaction

Respond to all client queries promptly. When unsure of answers seek guidance from a supervisor and make sure that client queries are solved in a satisfactory manner

Accountability

Preparation of historical fund data G/L entry analysis of client accounts and performance of account reconciliations

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Reconcile cash account to statements identifying and resolving all differences

Reconcile positions/securities to broker statements

Research and resolve any differences between the accounting and broker reports

Price the portfolios in accordance with Firm and Fund pricing policies

Ensure consistency of all reports included in NAV pack and resolve all differences

Prepare accounting entries and book to ledger

Perform monthend close processes/financial statement preparation and ensure completion of all control checks per SOC checklist

Prepare fund expense and accrual reconciliations

Prepare investor allocations and ensure fee/allocations are booked accurately

Review all key legal fund offering documents and identify possible accounting or administrative implementation issues

Develop a thorough technical knowledge of each fund overseen to ensure high quality client service Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Account Managers with yearend audit liaison

Prepare Year End supporting schedules for external auditors and assist with preparation of draft financial statements

Ensure high touch communication with all audit/tax contacts and verify accuracy of all internally prepared support provided to auditors before it is submitted

Drive and Resilience

Alert supervisors when downtime is expected and volunteer to assist in a new project or internal initiatives Keep an accurate time log and record all time spent on client engagements

Have a willingness to work extra hours as necessary to meet client expectations and deadlines. Contribute to a team environment and provide support to supervisor

Technical Expertise

Develop a learning plan to gain an indepth understanding of Fund Accounting and Investment Management industries

Understand our clients and their strategies; Analyze your assigned funds performance on a monthly basis and follow the markets

Gain knowledge (through on the job training and research) of various securities including equities bonds swaps options FX mortgages financing and futures

Develop knowledge of accounting standards relevant to Investment Management

Obtain or maintain a license or professional credential

Monitor continuing education requirements and develop a learning plan to improve industry knowledge Problem Solving

Alert supervisors when unexpected issues come up

Communicate new challenges faced and proactively work with supervisors in developing solutions to overcome engagement issues

Proactively suggest improvements or refine the current process to continually raise the level of quality service and deliverables

Take part in engagement planning procedures provide regular status updates to supervisors and handle regular debrief meetings internally and with clients when necessary

Professionalism

Help build and maintain the firm s ethical culture through all of your actions. Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in all interactions with clients and other members of the firm

Proactively seek out opportunities for team building within the office. Develop and sustain relationships internally and externally that help build career longevity

Requirements

Educational background in Finance Accounting or related field of study

13 years of work experience; proper accounting experience and exposure to the alternative investment industry