Fund Accountant Resume Samples

Description :

1. Reconciled and prepared various work papers and financial reports for multiple fund accounts.
2. Calculated daily net asset values (NAV) for mutual funds, ensuring accuracy across classes and distribution rates.
3. Analyzed factors impacting NAV and communicated findings to management for informed decision-making.
4. Resolved discrepancies related to fund transactions by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Prepared work papers and schedules for annual and semi-annual shareholder reports, adhering to SEC and GAAP standards.
6. Managed 33 fund accounts across three fiscal years, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
7. Executed wire transfers and capital calls, maintaining accurate records during daily cash reconciliations.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Managed comprehensive fund accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records for multiple clients.
2. Calculated daily and monthly net asset values for various funds, enhancing reporting efficiency.
3. Conducted thorough reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies in fund accounts.
4. Collaborated with auditors to facilitate annual audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
5. Prepared detailed financial reports for stakeholders, providing insights into fund performance.
6. Implemented process improvements that reduced month-end closing time by 20%.
7. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting fund accounting practices.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Collaborated with custodians and accounting agents to optimize service models and processes.
2. Analyzed data flows to enhance system utilization and reporting accuracy.
3. Utilized technology to boost productivity and improve data integrity.
4. Ensured accurate trade processing and booking per client specifications.
5. Identified and resolved discrepancies affecting accounting records and valuations.
6. Managed vendor issues and maintained project accounts receivable and payable.
7. Prepared comprehensive financial reports for portfolio managers and stakeholders.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BS

Description :

1. Administered funds, overseeing monthly closings, custodian asset reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
2. Maintained accurate accounting records, including securities positions and journal entries, in compliance with policies.
3. Conducted account reconciliations, promptly addressing variances to ensure accuracy.
4. Assisted in preparing audit schedules and compliance reports, enhancing transparency and accountability.
5. Researched securities in fund portfolios to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with regulations.
6. Prepared and distributed financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.
7. Collaborated with teams to resolve discrepancies and improve fund accounting processes.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Analyzed funds, NAVs, and rate calculations for stock equity and mutual fund accounts.
2. Valued fund security pricing and accruals for internal departments and external entities.
3. Investigated and resolved variances in stock and mutual fund valuations.
4. Trained new fund accountants on fund accounting principles and practices.
5. Managed day-to-day accounting for six mutual funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
6. Participated in trade processing and accounting tasks to prepare for daily fund operations.
7. Prepared accurate Net Asset Values, yields, and distributions for review and reporting.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Conducted daily analysis of investment funds totaling $160M, ensuring accurate NAV reporting for domestic and international markets.
2. Performed asset-liability analysis to accurately calculate key organizational expenses.
3. Monitored SEC compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations governing domestic and international markets.
4. Executed securities analysis and reporting to maintain strict operating guidelines within the investment fund.
5. Managed brokerage account holdings, ensuring compliance with fiduciary and legal regulations.
6. Analyzed financial derivatives across markets, calculating mark-to-market transactions.
7. Processed reports related to excise tax valuation and capital market compliance.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Reconcile cash daily for multiple portfolios, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
2. Verify timely receipt of cash coupons from custodians, aligning with accounting records.
3. Conduct thorough research on payment histories and security setups in investment systems.
4. Assist in preparing monthly journal entries and investment roll forwards for accurate reporting.
5. Generate detailed reports on purchases, sales, trial balances, and dividend income.
6. Investigate and resolve trade discrepancies and securities errors promptly.
7. Oversee daily operations for domestic and international mutual funds, focusing on cash management and financial reporting.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Executed daily portfolio reconciliation, identifying and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
2. Managed financial records for private deals, ensuring adequate funding for closure.
3. Reviewed and approved margin calls, ensuring accurate collateral management.
4. Delivered comprehensive financial statements and regulatory compliance reports monthly.
5. Conducted complex data analysis for financial statements, ensuring accuracy in calculations.
6. Provided strategic insights on financial products, enhancing investment decision-making.
7. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting processes.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Tracked and reported on fund performance, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
2. Managed cash flow across multiple accounts, optimizing liquidity and investment strategies.
3. Conducted monthly reconciliations of fund accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
4. Prepared detailed financial reports for stakeholders, enhancing decision-making processes.
5. Collaborated with auditors to provide necessary documentation for annual audits.
6. Analyzed financial data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
7. Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in fund accounting operations.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Managed full-cycle accounting for a private equity fund portfolio, ensuring accurate financial statements and IRR calculations.
2. Executed reconciliations and general ledger postings, maintaining integrity of balance sheets and income statements.
3. Oversaw daily fund operations, processing rent checks and tenant billing adjustments efficiently.
4. Handled Accounts Payable, reviewing and processing vendor invoices to ensure timely payments.
5. Developed an efficient AP processing procedure, authored a comprehensive AP Manual, and conducted training sessions.
6. Prepared detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for investment partners, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
7. Calculated contributions and distributions, processing activities in compliance with fund agreements.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Provided comprehensive accounting support for a diverse portfolio of investment funds across multiple jurisdictions.
2. Managed the accounting books for assigned funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
3. Prepared and reviewed balance sheets and profit and loss statements, ensuring timely reporting and strong internal controls.
4. Conducted thorough reconciliations of general ledger accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
5. Successfully reconciled month-end trial balances with independent support documentation for assigned funds.
6. Developed and maintained month-end balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all entries were fully supported.
7. Identified and implemented process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining robust internal controls.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Managed multiple bond and equity funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
2. Prepared and processed daily journal entries and month-end reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
3. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting accuracy and efficiency.
4. Reconciled monthly financial statements and expense reports with custodian records.
5. Assisted in preparing quarterly portfolio reports for stakeholders and investors.
6. Converted foreign and domestic currencies for accurate trade reporting.
7. Trained new hires on accounting procedures and software applications.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

BSA

Description :

1. Directed, managed, and trained staff in the course of all accounting functions.
2. Reviewed of quarterly and annual financial statements, individual capital statements, regulatory filings, and the preparation of such when needed.
3. Reviewed of quarterly and annual reporting packages, and the preparation of such when needed.
4. Reported packages generally consist of financial statements, individual capital statements, and investor letters.
5. Prepared quarterly and annual waterfall/carry models.
6. Reviewed and coordinated capital calls and distributions, and the preparation of such when needed.
7. Coordinated and successfully completed monthly requirements to meet client specifications.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

MBA

Description :

1. Performed all accounting and accounting-related activities for several limited partnership venture capital funds, including one fund with assets over $700 million.
2. Funds are invested primarily in software and other high tech areas.
3. In charged of maintaining all fund accounting records, including closings, capital calls, distributions, and working routinely with limited partners, fund managers, and outside lawyers, tax accountants, and auditors.
4. Analyzed the general ledger accounts and inter-company postings.
5. Prepared interim, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for limited partners and outside independent auditors.
6. Allocated partnership income on a quarterly basis and maintained capital account balances.
7. Calculated capital calls and distributions, generated outgoing wires and payments, and was responsible for all capital call and distribution activities.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

B.A. In History

Description :

1. Worked with broker websites to get reports on cash, swaps, futures, forwards, and equities.
2. Booked stock, bond, and foreign exchange trade activity into Geneva mainframe.
3. Booked and confirmed of trades in the DST system, calculation of the daily subscriptions and redemption estimate Weekly preparation of Donohue.
4. Prepared daily and monthly financial reports Daily pricing of securities and corporate actions Worked with trade settlement, bank reconciliation and .
5. Responded to requests from limited partners and their representatives regarding accounting and tax issues.
6. Assisted with quarterly and annual audits, as well as the tax preparation processes, and was responsible for audited financial statements.
7. Reconciled and reviewed investment in securities accounts related to month end CMBS activity, including but not limited to reviewing accretion and interest activity for reasonableness.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Currently Pursuing CPA

Description :

1. Analyzed daily and monthly hedge fund accounts including shares, cost, price and accruals.
2. Performed daily NAV calculations, which includes processing of: portfolio transactions, capital activity, income and expense accruals, and portfolio reconciliations.
3. Performed partner/shareholder allocation calculations, including incentive, management fee calculations; hurdle rates and high water marks.
4. Processed general ledger and month end closing entries in accordance with GAAP.
5. Provided monthly investor statements, fund allocation, returns and attribution analysis.
6. Initialized and completed the set up process for master, onshore and offshore feeder funds.
7. Prepared performance analysis and gross return for Investment Managers.
8. Verified month end market prices for all open positions in accordance with client instructions and PPM.
9. Supervised a junior staff of five staff accountants.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Master Of Science In Accounting

Description :

1. Delivered financial and business acumen to manage all daily fund accounting processes for 10+ closed-end funds and 55+ ETF funds, processing multi-million dollar trade captures on a daily basis.
2. Ensured accurate and timely reports to key stakeholders for optimized investment planning and trade executions while minimizing risk.
3. Provided analytical support and corrections for over 30+ daily shares and cash reconciliations in the closed-end funds management.
4. Actively managed expense grids for individual funds, manually booking trade expenses for accurate reporting.
5. Improved efficiencies in processing multi-MM dollar trade captures by editing existing trade procedures.
6. Reduced risk to stakeholders of Net Asset Value (NAV) errors by identifying and implementing improvements to inputting trade processes.
7. Utilized superior accounting and financial acumen to perform NAV calculations, closing funds for end-of-day reports to clients and management.
8. Educated clients through daily ad hoc reports, advising on financial strength and cash availability.
9. Supported compliance and investment transparency by compiling in-depth trade capture spreadsheets, emails, and PDFs tailored to each fund folder for audit purposes.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Business Administration