Associate, Alternatives Fund Accounting

As an Associate within the FAIR team, you will be part of a high impact team focused on delivering exceptional analytical reports. This team’s work focuses on analysing and recalculating fees and expenses relating to private equity and other alternative investments and providing insight to our LP clients regarding the expense structures of their investments.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in fund accounting, investment management, external audit, or another private equity-adjacent role from a reputed organisation
• Excellent understanding of financial statements including notes to financial statements, capital account statements, cash flow notices, ILPA templates, and other information regularly published by General Partners
• General understanding of limited partnership agreements, private equity fund structures, and associated fees
• Meticulous attention to detail in creating and reviewing reports
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills required including the ability to work with complex functionalities (Formulas, pivot tables, ability to run existing macros)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with a global team
• Prior experience with Jira and Power BI preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA, CFA, CAIA or other accounting/ finance certification(s) preferred
• 2+ years of experience in client management/ service as a financial consultant, auditor, investment advisor, or other financial service field
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships to ensure client satisfaction
• Strong presentation skills including the creation of presentation materials in Microsoft PowerPoint and the ability to break down and explain complex topics to key stakeholders
• Exceptional written communication and interpersonal skills to keep projects on track
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects/ clients while maintaining excellent client service and on-time delivery

Benefits

• Retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future
• Access to education reimbursement
• Comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being
• Family support programs
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)