Fund Accountant
Key Skills
Job Description
About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.
For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com
About the Team & Business Line:
Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
As a core member of our Fund Accounting – Hedge Funds team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.
Responsibilities
Your Role:
Your role will encompass all facets of the calculation of net asset values on a variety of complex hedge funds. Working closely with the senior fund accountants and account managers, your responsibilities will include:
- Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge funds
- Assisting with the preparation of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports
- Working with the Investor Relations group
- Meeting expectations of fund participants, adhering to deadlines
- Maintaining relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, brokers and auditors and other fund participants
- Assisting auditors and other advisers, preparing Annual Reports
Performing daily and monthly reconciliations for hedge funds
Qualifications
About You:
- You have a degree qualified in Accounting or Finance related area (2:1 and above) and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification.
- Ideally 1-2 years’ experience in a Fund Accounting environment, preferably hedge funds
- Display an active interest in the financial markets and hedge fund industry
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel etc.)
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Core Responsibilities
The role involves calculating net asset values for complex hedge funds and performing daily and monthly reconciliations. You will also assist with financial statement preparation and maintain relationships with various fund participants including investors and auditors.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Accounting or Finance and ideally possess 1-2 years of experience in a fund accounting environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and an active interest in the hedge fund industry are also required.
Benefits
- Training and education support
- Flexible working arrangements
About The Citco Group Limited
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Our heritage, since founding a civil law notary practice in the 1940s to establishing the Curacao International Trust Company in the 1960s, is built on challenging paradigms and delivering exceptional service within the financial and professional services industry. Today, we continue to pioneer award-winning services and technology solutions that meet ever changing markets. A commitment to investing in people, and proprietary technologies, has resulted in our reputation as the industry’s preeminent service provider, reassuring clients that their critical administration functions are in safe hands. Our thought leadership and ability to quickly navigate complex change means our clients can depend on us as trusted advisors to make informed decisions in response to market conditions. Our Divisions Citco Fund Services & Investor Relations CFS is the global leader in services for the alternative investment industry. With over 2,000 funds under administration and net assets exceeding $840 billion, we provide full service fund administration, fund accounting, net asset value calculations, investor relations, and more. Governance Services Leveraging our extensive global office network Citco Governance Services provides customised solutions, including corporate and global subsidiary governance, secretarial services, financial accounting and reporting, tax and audit liaison, and market entry services. Banking, Depositary & Custody Services Citco Banks operate in strategic financial centres and provide Institutional and Fund of Funds clients access to the funds universe through multiple communication and online real-time global funds platforms. Citco Technology Management Through our eight global development centres, Citco Technology Management provides secure infrastructures and develops award-winning technology products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.