About the role
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus
- Support the preparation and review of Net Asset Values (NAVs), fund accounting records, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Assist in the valuation of portfolio investments by applying established valuation methodologies, validating pricing inputs, and ensuring adherence to fund documentation, accounting standards, and valuation policies.
- Execute and monitor investor transactions, including capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions, and investor allocations, while maintaining accurate investor records and reporting.
- Calculate management fees, carried interest, and distribution waterfall allocations in accordance with fund governing agreements and partnership terms, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Deliver NAVs, valuations, and fund accounting activities accurately and within established timelines.
- Maintain data accuracy through reconciliations, reviews, and compliance checks.
- Collaborate with clients, auditors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.
- Ensure adherence to fund documentation, valuation policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Effectively prioritize tasks and manage deadlines across multiple funds and reporting cycles.
- Support operational efficiency initiatives and process improvement efforts.
- Prepare client deliverables, audit support documentation, and regulatory reporting packages.
- Leverage Excel and fund accounting systems to enhance operational efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborate with global client service teams in accordance with established procedures to ensure consistent service delivery.
- Provide clear and timely updates and respond effectively to stakeholder requests.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrate ownership of assigned deliverables and consistently meet deadlines.
- Support team development by sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Contribute to team objectives and provide support to colleagues as needed.
- Ensure adherence to fund documentation, valuation policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, valuation, and reporting risks.
- Maintain a strong control environment through reconciliations, reviews, and validation processes.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial and investor records.
- Support audits and regulatory reviews by providing timely and accurate documentation.
- Promptly escalate and resolve exceptions, discrepancies, and control gaps.
- Comply with established procedures, service standards, and governance frameworks.
- Deliver high-quality service and foster trusted stakeholder relationships.
- Continuously enhance fund accounting, reporting, and technical expertise.
- 0–2 Years – Accounting, fund administration, audit, or financial services experience.
- Exposure to private equity, investment funds, or financial reporting is an asset.
- Experience with NAV Preparation – Understanding of fund accounting principles and NAV calculations.
- Reconciliation Experience – Cash, security, and portfolio reconciliation experience preferred.
- Financial Reporting Exposure – Experience supporting audits, financial statements, or regulatory reporting is beneficial.
- Microsoft Excel – Strong proficiency required, including financial analysis and data management.
- Professional Qualifications – CPA, ACCA, CMA, or progress toward a designation is considered an asset.
- Produces accurate, high-quality work with minimal errors.
- Able to assess complex financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments.
- Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Proactively identifies issues and implements practical solutions.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues.
- Works effectively in a team-oriented environment and supports shared goals.
- Responds well to changing priorities and evolving client needs.
- Demonstrates a service-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering value.
- Shows initiative in developing technical knowledge and industry expertise.
- Maintains confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional conduct.
- Performs well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.