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Responsible for the accounting and valuation for complex investments, which may include complex derivatives, fixed income, and international financial products. Individual contributor for reviewing P&l, Balance Sheet and NAV for Investment funds, particularly Hedge funds. Good understanding of Corporate actions and how to account them on books Demonstrates specialized expertise to evaluate wide-ranging & complex issues and develop creative solutions. Career level professional leading small, moderately complex projects or working on complex tasks that require a high degree of judgement, resourcefulness, and self-initiative. May recommend new procedures. Education : Minimally requires a Masters degree in Investment Accounting, Investment Management or allied fields related to Investment funds. Qualified Chartered Accountants, Qualified Cost & Management accountants, ACCA members, CFA Level 1 qualified, CAIA Level 1 qualified, and candidates with NISM s PG programme in Securities Markets - preferable. Your primary responsibilities - Daily review of the estimated P&l for portfolio of investment funds. Includes but not limited to Equities, Fixed Income securities - Bonds, Mortgages and Asset backed securities, Futures, Options, Swaps, CFDs, Options, Warrants, Caps and Floors, Ascots Record accounting journal transactions, as required on a daily basis. This includes but not limited to processing adhoc trades, accruals, cash flows etc. Record complex Corporate actions on daily basis Independently compute complex investment advisor fees - management and performance fees Review and investigate portfolio advisor queries related to P&l and NAV Finalize within the agreed deadlines, the accounting and valuation of NAV for hedge funds, at each month. Timely review of investor statements before they are released to investors for accuracy Routinely co-ordinate and communicate efficiently with other internal departments such as Operations, Valuations, fund controllers as well as with external parties such as brokers, trade advisors Review filings to regulatory authorities Produce financial statements and disclosures as per US GAAPs Assist 3rd party auditors on any queries related to Audit in a timely manner This challenging role is suitable, if you possess and demonstrate - Solid integrity and passion for investment accounting Strong understanding of what we do Sound knowledge of investment industry, including accounting and valuation for investment funds, particularly hedge funds Well rounded organization skills and the ability to juggle between multiple activities - simultaneously Attention to detail Playing for the team, above self Superb written and verbal communication skills Creative thinking, deliver out of the box ideas and solutions Strong in Microsoft Excel, including working on complex formulas. Hands-on know-how on VBA, Power Query, Power BI will be added advantage.
