Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
CPA, CA or ACCA designation, or pursuing same or similar
Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting in the Financial Services Industry
Strong Knowledge of IFRS, calculation of company net asset values and experience in preparing annual financial statements for auditors
Strong comprehension of various investment securities and pricing methodologies
Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications and other accounting software applications
Ability to function under heavy work demands, multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communications skills; good interpersonal and organizational skills
Job Responsibilities (typically assigned to complex and high-risk funds):
Review offering memorandum to become well-versed with investment fund particulars, such as standards for new net profits, highwater marks, listing requirements, material agreements with third parties, eligibility of investments and the like
Record and ensure completeness of recording of all investment fund activity including cash, and trading activity, and any corporate actions related to the investment fund
Perform analysis of investment fund portfolio and provide report on anomalies
Review investment fund’s compliance with investment objections and stated restrictions
Communicate with investment managers and brokers regarding investment details, expense issues, and the like
Complete and report final NAV reports in a timely manner
Prepare draft audit reports and notes ensuring reconciliation to internal records
Provide solutions for matters which may arise in relation to assigned investment funds and with respect to accounting and valuation of assets
Follow up on pending items and bring the same to the attention of management
Liaise with other professional persons, attorneys, investment managers, bankers, external auditors etc.
Ensure certified accounting license is maintained and CPE hours are completed
Support the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) framework and work intra-department to maintain company’s compliance to the AML framework such as with monitoring the investing activity of the fund
Oversee work done by less senior staff members, including initial review of assigned NAV files
Assist department leaders with department reports or other special projects for the department and/or Company
Assist as requested with gathering information for the department for internal or external reporting
Assist with technical training