Fund Analyst - Sydney, Australia - Citco

Description

Fund Accountant

Australia


About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide.

With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs.

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco's core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry's most respected.

Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Fund Accounting team, you will be working with some of the industry's most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Your Role**:

• Your role will encompass all facets of the calculation of net asset values on a variety of complex hedge funds. Working closely with the senior fund accountants, supervisors and/or assistant vice presidents, your responsibilities will include;
• Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge funds;
• Initially assisting with the preparation of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports with a view to operate independently within deadlines;
• Performing daily & monthly reconciliations for hedge funds;
• Working with the Investor Relations group;
• Meeting expectations of fund participants, adhering to deadlines;
• Maintaining daytoday relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks, brokers and auditors and other fund participants;
• Assisting auditors and other advisers, preparing Annual Reports;
• Assisting Supervisor and Account Manager where required;

About You:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business related area and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification
• 12 years of experience in Financial Services with high volume operational environment and/ or hedge fund industry is an advantage
• Display an active interest in the financial markets and hedge fund industry
• Strong financial and/or accounting and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel etc)erforming the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge funds;

Our Benefits
Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success.

We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs.

Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength.

We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.