Responsible for accurately recording all transactions in fund accounting, such as interest, dividends and capital measures for Private Market funds, hedge funds, infrastructure and commodities
Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements as well as legally required annual and quarterly reports
Ongoing calculation and valuation of net asset value (NAV), including manual recalculation and verification of fund prices
Responsible for booking positions and fund movements and for ongoing reconciliation of investment books, cash balances and custody accounts with the respective custodians
Accounting support throughout the fund lifecycle, such as fund launches, splits, mergers or fund closures
Participation in master data maintenance as well as controlling fee management and price/publication of prices
Responsible for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders, timely processing of enquiries and documenting and evidencing services provided
Participation in IT projects such as release upgrades, automation or optimization of processes, including testing
Ad hoc projects for senior management.

HF or Bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance or Business Administration
Professional experience in a bank or with a fund manager
Knowledge of fund accounting or securities administration and the main legal and regulatory requirements in the fund sector
Solid knowledge of IFRS
Analytical personality with high quality awareness
Team player with a high degree of initiative
Strong communication and organizational skills
High IT affinity, interest in banking software, reporting tools and technologies
Professional proficiency with MS Office
German and English

Fund Accountant

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