- Location
- Hong Kong
- Department
- Finance
Description
Fund Accountant Open Ended Funds
Department: Fund Administration - Ogier Global
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hong Kong
Description
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Open-ended Funds in Hong Kong, you will support fund accounting and administration for hedge funds and other open-ended funds, including Cayman-domiciled structures. Working within a small team, you will also contribute to client onboarding, systems projects and process improvements alongside day-to-day client delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly NAV packages, accounting records and supporting schedules for review.
- Perform cash, investment and position reconciliations, investigating differences and escalating exceptions promptly.
- Process investment and investor capital activity, accruals and fund expenses; calculate management and performance fees in accordance with fund terms.
- Compile year-end financial statements for the funds we service and deal with auditor queries.
- Liaise with clients, prime brokers, custodians and colleagues to resolve queries and meet reporting deadlines.
- Support client onboarding and fund launches, including account setup, testing and reconciliations.
- Contribute to systems migration, data preparation, user testing and improvements to processes and controls.
- Maintain clear working papers, provide team cover and undertake other operational projects appropriate to the role, with priorities agreed with your manager.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; studying towards HKICPA, ACCA or equivalent is advantageous.
- Typically 1–3 years’ relevant fund accounting, administration or audit experience, ideally with hedge funds or other open-ended funds.
- Sound accounting and reconciliation skills; familiarity with NAV preparation, investment products and IFRS is desirable.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with fund accounting systems is advantageous.
- Experience using the Multifonds accounting system is advantageous.
- Good written and spoken English; Mandarin is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical ability and commitment to client service.
- Organised, collaborative and adaptable, with a willingness to support projects and wider responsibilities within a small team.
Skills
ExcelIFRS