Accounting Associate - Hedge Fund

This role involves collaborating closely with pre-onboarding teams such as project management and other Forward Deployed teams to gather and understand client requirements and project scope. You will be responsible for reviewing key fund organizational documents and operational workflows to facilitate the onboarding of private fund data into the accounting platform. The position requires performing tasks including data mapping, transformation, loading, and reconciliation as part of client implementation projects. You will engage with various stakeholders throughout the implementation phases to ensure smooth project execution. Additionally, you will contribute to building and enhancing implementation tools to streamline and accelerate the onboarding process. Collaboration with technology teams is essential for assisting in the development and testing of bespoke reports and addressing any special requirements identified during the requirement gathering phase. The role also includes managing a team to independently execute implementation projects.

Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with pre-onboarding and project management teams to understand client requirements and project scope.
- Review and analyze fund organizational documents and operational workflows to support data onboarding into accounting platforms.
- Execute data mapping, transformation, loading, and reconciliation activities during client implementations.
- Liaise with multiple stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle to ensure alignment and progress.
- Support the development and enhancement of implementation tools to improve onboarding efficiency.
- Work alongside technology teams to assist with testing and development of customized reports and special project requirements.
- Lead and manage a team responsible for the independent execution of implementation projects.

Required Qualifications
- 2 to 10 years of experience in the financial industry, complemented by professional certifications such as CA, MBA, or CFA.
- Strong background in private capital markets, particularly Hedge Funds, with expertise in fund accounting and operations.
- Familiarity with client implementations and onboarding processes is highly advantageous.
- In-depth knowledge of various Hedge Fund structures, fee calculations, and carried interest mechanisms.
- Proficiency in GAV/NAV calculations and investor allocation processes.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.
- Solid understanding of financial products and their operational implications.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment and meet tight deadlines.

There are no additional preferred qualifications or benefits explicitly mentioned for this position.