Senior Accountant
- Headcount: 1- Location: Philippines- Daytime Philippines Working hours- Est Start Date: October 1, 2024- We would look to hire a senior accountant in with 7+ years of experience working with Private Equity (PE) and Hedge Fund (HF) experience that have worked at a Big 4 or BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM or similar accounting firm, Fund Administrator or internally at a Fund in their accounting department.
Responsibilities
Arrange, coordinate and participate in weekly, monthly or as needed conference calls with US/UK offices to support clients during their business hours. Daily entry, tracking/approval, and reconciliation of Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R)and Cash Flow reports. Calculation of management fees and incentive allocation. Fund and management company financial statement preparation/review. Accounting principles and issues research, as needed. Assist in evaluating current financial and accounting process for new clients, propose improvements and help coordinate implementation efforts. US GAAP and UK FRS 102 Standards for Financial Reporting. Assist in the opening of brokerage and/or bank accounts. Review of service provider contracts and fund documents. Advise clients on various issues as they arise. Develop and oversee staff in delivery of services. Participate in special projects. Develop budgets / Budget-to-Actual Analysis. Establish accounting practices – different clients in different industries have different needs. Accounting principles and issues research. Create financial models and provide ad-hoc financial analysis Evaluate current financial and accounting processes for clients, propose improvements and help coordinate implementation efforts.
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in the alternative Investment Management industry (Hedge Fund, Private Equity,Venture Capital, Real Estate). Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent certification in Philippines. CPA, equivalent accounting certification in Philippines. Experience at Fund Administrator or internal accounting department at an Alternative Investment fund. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Hard-working, self-starter, dedicated, punctual and personable. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Strong accounting and analytical skills. Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software MUST include Sage Intacct, withknowledge of QuickBooks and Xero. Passionate about working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment. In depth understanding of investment management and alternative products. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve problems -quickly and competently.If you see yourself fit, feel free to apply or reach out directly to us.