Senior Accountant, Financial Statement and Regulatory Reporting

About the role

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About the team & business line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review annual and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS, as stipulated by the fund’s governing documents
• Compile and review the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes, cash flow, footnotes and additional schedules as required
• Prepare and advise on monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports such as Form PF, Annex IV (AIFMD), Form SLT and others
• Cook up the year-end financial statement reporting process, including communicating with clients, independent auditors and Citco professionals
• Identify errors or problems and independently investigate; recommend solutions to supervisors and team members
• Work under minimal supervision while following established procedures
• Work collaboratively within a team environment to ensure an exceptional product is delivered to our clients
• Participate on other tasks and projects, as required by changing business needs

Qualifications

• 1 - 5 years of experience in an Accounting Firm, Hedge Fund, Private Equity Administrator, Audit or other financial institution where you have gained financial products knowledge
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge in complex derivatives
• Previous financial statement preparation experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics with a minimum of 9 accounting credits
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Desire to join a top-notch organization that will provide you with the tools needed to achieve ultimate success
• Open to new ideas and encouraged to use observational skills and critical analysis to provide solutions, increase efficiencies and/or provide additional value to our clients and internal stakeholders