Pera Fund Accounting Officer Jobs

Strong analytical, financial and management accounting skills will be necessary to perform this role.

Provide leadership and guidance in the day-to-day management of investment operations functions

Degree in Finance, Economics, or other related disciplines.

Minimum of 5+ years of financial industry work experience, at least 2-year hands-on experience of managing PE/VC fund.

Ability to manage and analyze investment data using Excel (Advanced Excel), PowerBI, SharePoint and Backstop (training will be provided).

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Proactively manage client issues including trade processing, fund valuation, fee calculations and investor reporting

Review client and investor reports for accuracy and compliance with fund offering documents and service level agreements

Such other activities as you may be assigned by your immediate manager, or other SS&C manager or director.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Significant mutual fund or investment accounting experience

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Utilizing instrument-specific knowledge to identify and resolve open break items between client and broker/custodian

Preparing schedules for financial reporting and regulatory requirements

Collaborating with Finance and Operations teams within the client environment

Preparing and reviewing daily/month-end pricing to maintain investor portfolio valuations

Resolving data and interface support issues based on a developing understanding of the overall life cycle of a trade

Ensuring client capital activity and related payments are rendered and accounted for

Involved in all areas of talent management including; hiring, training, supervision, and delivery of performance reviews.

Review limited partnership agreements and offering memorandums and ensure compliance with operational and accounting procedures.

Manage the planning, preparation, and execution of weekly and/or monthly net asset value reporting cycle in accordance with US GAAP.

Coordinate all external audit requests, and requirements from financial reporting, tax, compliance, risk and regulatory reporting as required.

Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback and submission of formalized performance appraisals.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Other general duties as determined by management

6+ years of experience within the fund administration industry (private equity fund administration background a plus)

Strong Communication skills, oral and written

Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans

Your Future: RRSP Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays

You will have some successful supervisory/management experience.

Interact with senior management and clients; help establish plan for new client setup and transitions

You have an accounting / finance background with relevant experience – evidenced by:

Manage and monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables

Help coordinate, manage, and monitor external audit process

You have a Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or economics AND

PMP – Project Management Professional certification

Defines and develops project management best practices, processes, and policy to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and goals

7 to 10 years’ experience as a Project Manager working collaboratively as part of cross functional team

Demonstrated expertise and proficiency in the application of project management methodologies

Manages and executes project set-up activities

Experience developing and maintaining project schedules including working team and executive views

Provide accurate and up to date management reporting as required. Ensure all invoices are billed and collected on time.

Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a critical requirement for this role.

Manage a team of client operations staff in performing accounting and administrative service. Allocate resources appropriately to maximize productivity.

Participate in global projects and committees to improve procedures and enhance our product offering.

Demonstrate leadership and the ability to effectively manage a team of accounting professionals.

In depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes various fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.

Provide accurate and up to date management reporting as required. Ensure all invoices are billed and collected on time.

Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a critical requirement for this role.

Manage a team of client operations staff in performing accounting and administrative service. Allocate resources appropriately to maximize productivity.

Participate in global projects and committees to improve procedures and enhance our product offering.

Demonstrate leadership and the ability to effectively manage a team of accounting professionals.

In depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes various fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.

Provide accurate and up to date management reporting as required. Ensure all invoices are billed and collected on time.

Liaise with investment managers, brokers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues;

Build and manage a team of client operations staff in performing accounting and administrative service. Allocate resources appropriately to maximize productivity.

Manager and assist with client deliverables and projects including, but not limited to, Distributions, new funds onboarding and liquidations.

Participate in global projects and committees to improve procedures and enhance our product offering

A working knowledge of Japanese investors or retail funds is an advantage

Accountable for tracking and managing; Client profit margins, staff utilization and overtime, client relationship risk reviews, incident management and risk reduction

Liaise with investment managers, brokers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues

A working knowledge of Japanese investors or retail funds an advantage

Managing a team of fund accountants responsible for client deliverables such as NAV production, financial statements and associated reports

Review the work of direct reports to ensure completeness/accuracy of client deliverables

Ensure that the team is appropriately trained, engaged and as efficient and effective as possible in achieving organizational targets and goals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent coordination skills of multiple tasks and ability to deliver high quality proposals.

Experience coordinating development of large-scale or strategic proposals.

Maintain a pipeline of potential donors in line with the Institute’s priority areas, providing reputational risk analysis of potential donor opportunities.

French proficiency is strongly desired.

The ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.

Ensure management and performance fees/allocations are calculated in accordance with PPMs, IMAs, and side letters.

Experience working on credit market funds

Public or a mixture of Big 4 & private accounting experience; 8+ yrs. of fund accounting experience

Experience with investor and partnership allocations and related software (i.e. Backstop, Hedgetek, Investran, etc.)

Team player with excellent communication skills.

Review fund operating expenses prepared by fund administrator and provide comments/changes

Possess strong client and relationship management skills to drive outcomes and meet customer needs

Responsible for staffing and capacity management, including working with the leadership team to forecast hiring needs

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Skilled at building relationships at all levels of the organization

Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs

Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home

Possess strong client and relationship management skills to drive outcomes and meet customer needs

Responsible for staffing and capacity management, including working with the leadership team to forecast hiring needs

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Skilled at building relationships at all levels of the organization

Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs

Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home

Post-secondary education/University Degree with a concentration in finance or accounting.

Partner with investment managers, brokers and auditors for daily operational issues;

Work with other teams, such as IO, finance, regulatory reporting and banking to ensure all deliverables are met

In-depth understanding of fund administration industry. This includes multiple fund structures, fee calculations, financial instruments and fund offering documentation review.

1+ years of experience with fund accounting software Geneva would be beneficial but not necesary

Have a working knowledge of Bloomberg would be beneficial but not necessary

Manage and assist with the preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts and reporting packages for various reinsurance entities

Manage and assist with client regulatory reporting requirements

University Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Science or Accounting; qualified accountant or other relevant qualification an asset but not required

Advanced financial accounting and/or auditing skills including experience accounting for complex financial instruments

Responsible for peer review of NAV computation for all the funds belonging to the client accounts managed

Manage and assist in the preparation of Fund financial statements and tax reporting

Hybrid working model which offers flexibility as to whether you work remote, in office or a blend of both

Approve fee schedules including calculation of management and performance fees, ensuring all calculations follow applicable fund documents

Great compensation package plus EXCELLENT benefits (including medical, LTD, Life Assurance and more)!

Professional education reimbursement scheme and repayment of professional dues

Manage ongoing client relationships which could involve minimal travel

Work with both the internal AML team, and the administrators, ensuring all AML requirements are met

Applicants with experience in private equity, funds management or financial services will be given preference.

Prepare schedules for management reports and ensure consistency between the management reports and financial information

Strong report query skills within an integrated GL and excellent Excel knowledge

Primary resource to corporate and tax teams to meet reporting requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential

Excellent interpersonal skills are required

Review/Prepare fee schedules including calculation of management fees and carried interest, ensuring all calculations observe applicable fund documents

Experience in supervisory skills and/or coaching / mentoring

Collaborate with client, banks, auditors and property managers to ensure smooth delivery to clients and completion of deliverables

At least 4 years' experience working in the fund administration industry or audit

Private Equity or Real Estate experience is preferred

Experience in working on a Private Equity or Real Estate accounting system, preferably Yardi or Investran