What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hedge Fund Financial Reporting Analyst position at Dexian?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Hedge Fund Services delivers an extensive solution for Hedge Fund and Fund-of-Hedge Fund clients seeking independent administration and custody services or to outsource their day-to-day operations.
Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly financial reports in compliance with US GAAP, SEC and other financial reporting requirements. Prepare required supporting schedules and documents and assess financial reporting information received from other functional areas and service providers. Draft financial statement footnotes. Assist in implementation and compliance with new and proposed accounting and reporting standards. Complete account reconciliations on complex areas of accounting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the financial statement reporting process by coordinating efforts of clients, fund accounting, legal, auditors and fund administration personnel.
- Manage the production of the Fund's annual and quarterly financial statements to clients, auditors and investors.
- Review all financial statements prior to release to clients and the auditors.
- Assist with audit coordination of the clients' annual reporting process.
- Provide client and auditors with appropriate supporting documentation for annual statements.
- Ensure 100% of evidence of review when preparing and reviewing statements.
- Assist with piecing of 2 accounting platforms to generate financials
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4-6 years of Financial Reporting experience
- 2-4 years of Fund Account experience (Hedge Funds preferred)
- Strong technical understanding of the investment industry and strong knowledge of GAAP Accounting standards
- Accounting standards and International Financial Reporting Standards
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred)
Soft Skills:
- Professional and proactive approach to work, problem solver
- Leadership & motivation
- The ability to manage change and deliver results
- Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
- Advanced analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong client service orientation
- Strong organizational skills, concerns for quality & accuracy and working to strict deadlines
- Ability to assist in supervising a high performing team and consistently perform at a high level
- Strong computer skills, in particular Excel and Word
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a key member of a group
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
