Fund Accountant

Work Mode: Hybrid

Work Shift: UK Shift

Introduction

Reconciliation is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial data through daily reconciliations while supporting core hedge fund operational processes. This role acts as a bridge between front office, middle office, and back-office functions, ensuring smooth trade lifecycle management and data integrity.

Roles & Responsibilities

• F&O (Futures and Options), CFD (Contract for Differences), Swaps – Equity Swap, Interest Rate Swap
• Reconciliations – Cash rec, Position Rec, Trade Recs
• CFD Reset Reconciliation
• Fund Accounting – Journal Entries Debit/Credit
• Good knowledge and understanding of reconciliations processing (related to cash, position, trade) across all funds & instrument types (forex, equity, options, derivatives, swaps)
• Should be able to perform daily, monthly complex reconciliations independently
• Research and resolve reconciliation discrepancies/breaks
• Should be able to liaison with internal as well as external constituents for information
• Ensure to adhere quality SLA while performing reconciliations
• Verifying prices and income, rate of interest etc. depending upon the security being booked through Bloomberg or other market data services and providing appropriate back-ups

Skills & Qualification

• Graduate / Postgraduate or similar (Preferably Accounting, Finance and Banking)
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Should have relevant fund accounting reconciliations
• Geneva experience would be added advantage
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to prioritize work and function with minimal guidance
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Good understanding of Capital Market, Hedge Fund and Financial Instruments
• Strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills
• Should have ability to work independently and also in a team environment
• Candidates should be willing and flexible to work in any shifts