Senior Associate, Fund Accounting

• - Bookkeeping and Reconciliation:
• - Oversee and manage bookkeeping functions providing the team with senior-level guidance and ensuring all processes align with best practices.
• - Perform bookkeeping for complex structures if required.
• - Support reconciliation processes to ensure daily completion and proactively direct the resolution of discrepancies.
• - Review and validate reconciliations of cash and investment accounts performed by L1 staff.
• - Manage accruals, deferrals, intercompany transactions, and other specific bookkeeping activities.
• - Invoices and Fee Management:
• - Receive and process management fee computations from clients, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and handling specific requirements.
• - Review invoices for accuracy, ensuring compliance with Limited Partnership Agreements (LPA) and validating them against contractual terms before payment.
• - Financial Reporting and Statements:
• - Review NAV packages, Capital Account Statements (CAS), and Quarterly Reports generated from the platform, and take ownership of resolving any inconsistencies with a problem‑solving mindset.
• - Prepare and review audited and unaudited financial statements for client entities, ensuring compliance with Lux GAAP or IFRS.
• - Conduct quality assurance checks on reconciliations and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• - Coordinate external audits, provide necessary documentation, and implement recommendations.
• - File annual accounts in eCDF and publish them on the RCS for applicable entities.
• - Compliance and Process Improvement:
• - Act as a subject matter expert on regulatory requirements, reporting standards, and Limited Partnership Agreements (LPA), guiding the team in their interpretation and application.
• - Monitor compliance with investment agreements, borrowing restrictions, and fund structures.
• - Lead initiatives for process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting operations.
• - Supervision and Training:
• - Supervise and mentor junior staff (L1), providing guidance on accounting principles and platform features.
• - Conduct training sessions on the catalogue of booking entries and system functionalities to improve team performance.
• - Audit Support and Issue Resolution:
• - Assist with audits by providing required documentation and facilitating smooth processes with auditors.
• - Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliations or audits.
• - Review and validate payment instructions within the platform to ensure compliance with the standard catalogue and proper documentation for audit purposes.

Requirements

• - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• - 2-5 years of experience in accounting.
• - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.
• - Experience in managing client relationships, including auditors, depositaries, and regulatory authorities is a plus.
• - Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent) will be welcomed.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Lux GAAP or IFRS. Proficient in managing client relationships and leading process improvements while mentoring junior staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bookkeeping Management
• Financial Reporting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Client Relationship Management
• Professional Accounting Qualification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Bookkeeping
• Reconciliation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• NAV Package Review
• Accruals Management
• Intercompany Transactions
• Quality Assurance Checks
• Audit Coordination
• Process Improvement
• Training and Mentoring

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem‑Solving Mindset
• Team Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACCA
• CPA
• CFA

Industry Keywords

• Limited Partnership Agreements
• Lux GAAP
• IFRS
• Investment Agreements
• Borrowing Restrictions

Tools & Technologies

• Accounting Software
• ECDF
• RCS