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Fund Accountant jobs

Kennedy Pearce specialises in recruiting skilled Fund Accountants who manage the accounting, valuation, and reporting of investment funds across sectors including private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and asset management. Fund Accountants play a vital role in ensuring accurate NAV calculations, regulatory compliance, and timely reporting to stakeholders and investors.

Typical responsibilities for Fund Accountants include:

  • Preparing Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) and investor reporting packs

  • Posting and reconciling journal entries for portfolio activity and cash transactions

  • Managing capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations (e.g., management and performance fees)

  • Reconciling fund bank accounts, investments, and intercompany balances

  • Liaising with auditors, custodians, fund administrators, and investment managers

  • Supporting financial statement preparation in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP, or UK GAAP

  • Monitoring fund expenses, accruals, and compliance requirements

Kennedy Pearce places Fund Accountants with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of fund structures. We recruit for leading asset managers, private equity firms, fund administrators, and investment businesses

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