What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accountant position at Dagen?
Fund Accountant – Investment Firm
The candidate is expected to help with the day-to-day operations of the firm, including, but not limited to, trade booking, process automation, reconciliations, quarterly/annual RFIs, daily and monthly P&L reporting, and assisting with compliance-related activities.
Responsibilities:
- Preparation and review of daily reporting for the investment team
- Month-end pricing compilation and review
- Monthly net asset value(NAV) package reconciliation and review from the external administrator
- Calculation and reconciliation of investor- and fund-level returns
- Assist with the preparation of the fund's financial statements and tax returns
- Trade booking and settlement
- Daily portfolio and cash reconciliations
- Counterparty onboarding and relationship maintenance
- Collateral and securities lending management
- Risk and regulatory reporting
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or other related fields
- 1 – 3 years of experience in public accounting, hedge funds, private equity firms, family office, or fund administration preferred
- Strong proficiency of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to solve problems and ensure project deadlines are met
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to take initiative
- Strong work ethic and intellectual curiosity