Fund Accountant - Alternatives (Financial Services)

An exceptional opportunity to grow your career at a globally respected investment firm in their alternatives team. This offers the chance to be part of a high-performing team that manages a diverse portfolio of privateand alternatives investments globally. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth o the business by collaborating with experienced professionals across investment, legal, liquidity, and cash management teams.

The organisation is renowned for its inclusive, diverse and supportive culture, with collaboration, trust and respect as their ethos. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive rewards package, this is your chance to contribute meaningfully while advancing your career.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the full reporting life cycle for a portfolio of funds and assets by recording journal entries, preparing trial balances, financial statements, investor quarterly reports, partners capital account statements, and custom reports.
• Partner closely with the corporate finance team to process vendor invoices by conducting due diligence on new vendors, verifying payment details, and setting up new deals within the accounting system.
• Record quarterly investment valuation updates, incentive fee accruals and ensure accurate fund performance tracking.
• Prepare and issue investor capital calls and distributions: preparing cash forecasts, calculating investor allocations, recording related journal entries, and generating notices.
• Summarise expenses by preparing detailed back-up documentation to assist in monitoring and analysing fund expenditures.
• Calculate quarterly carried interest, performance fees, and management fees with precision to support transparent reporting.
• Preparing analysis for AGM materials as well as responding to investor updates, queries, and due diligence requests.
• Recommend improvements to streamline operational processes for greater efficiency across fund operations.
• Liaise effectively with colleagues at all levels internally as well as external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication throughout all tasks.

What you bring:

• 3+ years of demonstrated investment / fund accounting experience in private markets investments from an investment or asset management firm, custodian or a fund administrator.
• CPA qualified, or progress towards completion of it.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data thoroughly and resolve issues independently while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines, and a strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team setting
• Initiative in researching issues requiring resolution and developing thoughtful recommendations for execution on assigned responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience using Investran accounting system is an asset but not mandatory.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward within a supportive global investment firm that values your expertise and encourages your growth, this is your moment!