Fund Accountant - Hedge Fund Platform

About the Role

OCR is collaborating with a rapidly expanding hedge fund platform to recruit a Fund Accountant as part of its ongoing growth. This position involves close collaboration with Accounting, Operations, and Investment departments, in addition to the external fund administrator. You will play a vital role in the month-end closing activities, regulatory and financial reporting, acquiring comprehensive experience across the fund finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end closing procedures while preparing reconciliations for the general ledger.
• Compute and verify management fees and incentive fees accurately.
• Conduct shadow accounting and manage the implementation of various fund fee structures.
• Reconcile positions and balances across different counterparties and asset classes for accuracy.
• Support the internal control system of the firm and prepare relevant documentation for the annual audit process.

Candidate Requirements

• Possess multiple years of fund accounting experience in the buy-side sector.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Exhibit a proactive mindset towards enhancing and automating existing accounting processes.

Opportunity and Benefits

This role represents an excellent chance to become part of a high-growth hedge fund platform supported by a leading institution. It offers broad exposure, significant career development opportunities, a competitive compensation package, and a hybrid working setup.