Our client, a specialist commodity hedge fund is seeking for an experienced and accomplished financial controller / fund accountant to fill a new role in a growing company. This is a hybrid role is based in Essex with a flexible home and office work location policy. The role reports to the CFO and requires the individual to have personal initiative. A background in commodity-based hedge funds would be an advantage.
Key activities include
calculating daily fund strategy level P&L and NAV estimates.
AUM reporting, including p&l tracking analysis between Fund and Managed Accounts.
monthly NAV reconciliations in coordination with Fund and SMA administrators.
liaising with professional advisors including auditors and tax advisors and other professional consultants.
preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in conjunction with the Fund administrator.
dealing with treasury operations including monitoring movement of cash balances into and between accounts; and
providing financial input into the regular investor reports and to the track record maintenance process.
Essential Qualifications/Experience
Fund accounting/Fund Accountant/Fund Control
Experience with LP / GP structures and/or Master Feeder structures.
ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified, or part qualified with a strong numeric background.
Keen eye for detail
Demonstrate strong excel and communication skills as well as an ability to manage and prioritise multiple workflows.
Shadowing Fund admins
Previous experience of working on commodity-based funds