FIS · New York
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This is a remote role.
The Fund Accountant is responsible for a variety of daily and monthly tasks to service our clients.
What you will do:
Process shareholder activity within allocation tables and reconcile to the TA platform
Prepare and reconcile cash and positions on a daily basis back to custodian, prime broker or third party.
Prepare monthly GAV work paper package. Perform all month end reconciliations including cash, positions, market price, market value, and accrued interest/dividends to supporting schedules and Trial Balance
Assist with client onboarding which includes, but not limited to, loading of client's tax lots, cash balance and trial balance onto the accounting platform
Assist in year-end audit by providing backup documentation for sampling selected by client's auditors.
Prepare expense budget analysis and perform expense calculations
Calculate net assets for partnerships and unitized funds, allocate profit and loss to each investor including.
New issue income
Side pocket
Management fees
Incentive fee calculations
Calculate and review fund returns
Coordinate the preparation and distribution of the investor capital statement
Process Investor and Shareholder Activity
Perform AML/KYC checks on investors following company procedures and client instructions
Facilitate Transaction settlements and wire transfers as required
Perform ad-hoc functions related to fund requirements
Ensure client month-end and reporting deliverables are satisfied
Work closely with clients to resolve inquiries and ensure client satisfaction.
Work well in a team environment to achieve common goals
Cross-train on other daily functions
Education/Training (or equivalent):
Bachelor’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance or Economics Degree
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of previous middle office or fund accounting experience with hedge fund or hedge fund administrator
Technical or Administrative Knowledge:
Highly proficient with Microsoft software
Advanced Excel skills required
Knowledge of securities and fixed income assets
Working knowledge of accounting systems (Geneva, VPM) and partnership allocations
Special Skills and/or Abilities:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines without constant supervision
Exercises independent judgment and multi-task oriented
Takes initiative and ownership of job responsibilities
Must be able to perform essential job duties accurately and timely
Must adhere to deadlines and targets given
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Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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