Accountant (Fund Accounting)
Accountant (Fund Accounting)
Location: Remote — Philippines (collaborating daily with the U.S. team)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Client
Our client is a U.S.-based investment firm seeking accounting support for its fund accounting function. The team works closely with third-party fund administrators and values accuracy, reliability, and strong coordination across management company and fund-level accounting activities.
This role supports the fund accounting function through review, reconciliation, and coordination with third-party fund administrators. The ideal candidate brings a blend of management company accounting experience and fund accounting exposure, with strong accounting fundamentals and a high level of ownership.
What You’ll Do
Fund accounting support & review
- Review fund financial statements and reports prepared by third-party fund administrators.
- Tie balance sheets to trial balances and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Perform detailed “tick and tie” procedures and investigate discrepancies.
- Coordinate with fund administrators to resolve questions and follow up on issues.
- Review capital calls for accuracy
Data analysis & reconciliation
- Use Excel (including pivot tables) to analyze and summarize large volumes of financial data.
- Reconcile administrator reports to internal support and expectations.
- Ensure consistency across financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation.
Management company accounting exposure
- Apply experience in management company / corporate accounting to support overall accounting accuracy and alignment with fund-level reporting.
- Work across management company and fund structures as needed, using strong accounting judgment and fundamentals.
Quality control & documentation
- Maintain clear, well-organized workpapers that show review steps and conclusions.
- Ask questions proactively when information is unclear or inconsistent.
- Support audit and reporting processes with reliable backup and explanations.
What You’ll Bring
- At least 5–7 years of accounting experience, with a mix of:
- Fund accounting (PE, real estate, or investment funds), and
- Management company or corporate accounting.
- Experience working with or reviewing work from third-party fund administrators.
- Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and financial statements.
- At least 5 years of experience working with Philippines-based companies, local investment firms, or supporting international clients.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and reconciliations.
- High attention to detail and a review-focused mindset.
- Trusted, dependable, and comfortable asking questions when something doesn’t make sense.