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At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. As a Senior in our team, you will be responsible for understanding the intricacies of Funds and Fund-of-Fund investment operations and financial statement reporting, preferably in Private Equity funds. You will define new procedures and controls to enhance the overall operational risk process and drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and budget. Your ability to execute detailed procedures based on knowledge of fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or financial reporting processes will be crucial. Additionally, you will perform critical accounting activities such as capital calls, valuations, and transaction processing. Moreover, your role will involve identifying, evaluating, and suggesting new technology opportunities that are value-driven for platform enablement and act as key differentiators for any offerings in the WAM/BCM space. You will facilitate necessary conversations between the Business and Technology to determine the "what" and "how" of the product features. Collaboration with business, architects to translate business requirements into scalable solution options and provide inputs to product roadmap/strategy will be part of your responsibilities. To be successful in this role, you should have 4-8 years of experience in the Asset management sector, with exposure to US-based asset management or fund administration firm being an addon. Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, partnership accounting, investment accounting such as eFront, Investran, or other investment sub-ledger software is required. A Master's degree in accounting or finance is mandatory, while an MBA or CA would be good to have. A strong understanding of the financial industry with fund accounting, expense reporting, tax reporting, asset types, and derivatives is essential. Furthermore, functional knowledge, good knowledge and understanding of financial instruments and exposure to banking/WAM domains, and an understanding of financial products and services, particularly private equity funds, are necessary for this role. Experience related to fund controllership, investment books and records, and/or fund is highly beneficial. A general understanding of US GAAP and regulatory requirements is a plus, as well as experience with financial statements. Crisp and effective executive communication skills are required, including significant experience presenting cross-functionally and across all levels. In conclusion, at EY, we exist to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people, and society, and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform, and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.,
