Senior Fund Accountant Job Details | Alter Domus

Summary

Alter Domus is a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry. The Senior Fund Accountant reviews fund client cash activity, supports audits, manages open items and auditor communications, and coordinates timely responses to client inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Review daily cash contributions and distributions for investment fund clients
• Inquire about cash and journal entries
• Participate in quarterly and annual audit functions
• Assist with open items list and auditor communications
• Regular communication with client responding and coordinating response to inquiries in a timely manner and sense of urgency; and
• Understand the governing agreements between Alter Domus and the client

Skills

• Accounting degree with high-quality grades
• 2 to 5 years' experience with at least 2 of those years with a Big 4 otherwise public accounting firm performing audits on private equity or hedge funds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of different types of investments: equity, debt, co-invest and FoF
• Keen attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask, working both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Financial Management
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Private Equity
• Hedge Funds
• Venture Capital
• Investran experience or similar accounting work platform
• CPA, or intention to obtain CPA, preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Accounting degree with high-quality grades
• 2 to 5 years' experience with at least 2 of those years with a Big 4 otherwise public accounting firm performing audits on private equity or hedge funds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of different types of investments: equity, debt, co-invest and FoF
• Keen attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask, working both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Financial Management
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Private Equity
• Hedge Funds
• Venture Capital
• Investran experience or similar accounting work platform

Nice to Haves

• CPA, or intention to obtain CPA, preferred

Benefits

• Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements and generous holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan