Fund Accountant

A leading asset manager seeks a Fund Accountant professional to perform end-to-end fund accounting, NAV control, and operational execution. It is an ownership position with exposure to process improvement, risk control, and new product launches.

Major responsibilities:

1. Core operations role responsible for end-to-end fund accounting, NAV control, and operational execution
2. High ownership position with exposure to process improvement, risk control, and new product launches
3. Own daily and monthly fund accounting processes, including cash/position reconciliation, trade booking, and P&L calculation
4. Take full accountability for NAV calculation, valuation, and price publication, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
5. Partner with Settlement and internal teams on trade lifecycle management, corporate actions, and cash flow monitoring
6. Maintain strong operational controls, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
7. Drive process standardization and workflow optimization across fund operations
8. Lead and support fund audit activities, including audit coordination, confirmations, and financial reporting deliverables
9. Contribute to automation initiatives and system enhancements, improving scalability and efficiency
10. Support new product launches, including operational setup and workflow design
11. Deliver ad-hoc operational and project tasks as required

Requirements:

1. A minimum of 5 years in fund accounting / fund operations / middle office / fund administration / audit
2. Experience in ETF and/or Hong Kong MPF operations preferred
3. Strong understanding of NAV processes, reconciliation, and fund accounting controls
4. Familiarity with trade lifecycle (settlement to accounting)
5. Exposure to multi-asset products (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, OTC)
6. Ability to review fund financial statements independently
7. High attention to detail and accuracy under high-volume workflows
8. Strong ownership mindset with ability to work independently and meet deadlines
9. Effective cross-team communication and collaboration
10. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
11. CPA preferred
12. Strong Excel skills; VBA / Python a plus
13. Experience with Geneva or equivalent systems advantageous

Application:

Please submit your resume along with your current and expected salary. Personal data collected will be treated confidentially for recruitment purposes. Candidates not invited for an interview within six weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Personal data collected will be handled confidentially by authorized personnel for recruitment-related purposes.

Address:

Room 1202, 12/F, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.