[ref. z4671322] Hedge Fund Associate (Hybrid | Mid Shift) - Infinit-O

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain the accounting data for a portfolio of client engagements
• Ensure all client deliverables are prepared accurately and with a high level of quality
• Strive to perform high quality work and reduce the need for revisions.
• Perform a self-review of every NAV closing before submitting to supervisor for review
• Strive to provide overall client satisfaction
• Respond to all client queries promptly. When unsure of answers, seek guidance from a supervisor and make sure that client queries are solved in a satisfactory manner

• Preparation of historical fund data, G/L entry, analysis of client accounts and performance of account reconciliations
• Reconcile cash account to statements identifying and resolving all differences
• Reconcile positions/securities to broker statements
• Research and resolve any differences between the accounting and broker reports
• Price the portfolios in accordance with Firm and Fund pricing policies
• Ensure consistency of all reports included in NAV pack and resolve all differences
• Prepare accounting entries and book to ledger
• Perform month-end close processes/financial statement preparation
• and ensure completion of all control checks per SOC checklist
• Prepare fund expense and accrual reconciliations
• Prepare investor allocations and ensure fee/allocations are booked accurately
• Review all key legal fund offering documents and identify possible accounting or administrative implementation issues
• Develop a thorough technical knowledge of each fund overseen to ensure high quality client service
• Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Account Managers with year-end audit liaison
• Prepare Year End supporting schedules for external auditors and assist with preparation of draft financial statements
• Ensure high touch communication with all audit/tax contacts and verify accuracy of all internally prepared support provided to auditors before it is submitted

• Alert supervisors when down time is expected and volunteer to assist in a new project or internal initiatives
• Keep an accurate time log and record all time spent on client engagements
• Have a willingness to work extra hours as necessary to meet client expectations and deadlines. Contribute to a team environment and provide support to supervisor

• Develop a learning plan to gain an in-depth understanding of Fund
• Accounting and Investment Management industries
• Understand our clients and their strategies; Analyze your assigned
• Gain knowledge (through on the job training and research) of various securities including equities, bonds, swaps, options, FX, mortgages, financing and futures
• Develop knowledge of accounting standards relevant to Investment Management
• Obtain or maintain a license or professional credential
• Monitor continuing education requirements and develop a learning plan to improve industry knowledge

• Alert supervisors when unexpected issues come up
• Communicate new challenges faced and proactively work with supervisors in developing solutions to overcome engagement issues

Requirements

• Educational background in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study
• 1-3 years of work experience; proper accounting experience and exposure to the alternative investment industry