Accountant (Fund Accounting)

Accountant (Fund Accounting)

Location: Remote — Philippines (collaborating daily with the U.S. team)
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Client

Our client is a U.S.-based investment firm seeking accounting support for its fund accounting function. The team works closely with third-party fund administrators and values accuracy, reliability, and strong coordination across management company and fund-level accounting activities.

This role supports the fund accounting function through review, reconciliation, and coordination with third-party fund administrators. The ideal candidate brings a blend of management company accounting experience and fund accounting exposure, with strong accounting fundamentals and a high level of ownership.

What You’ll Do

Fund accounting support & review

• Review fund financial statements and reports prepared by third-party fund administrators.
• Tie balance sheets to trial balances and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Perform detailed “tick and tie” procedures and investigate discrepancies.
• Coordinate with fund administrators to resolve questions and follow up on issues.

Data analysis & reconciliation

• Use Excel (including pivot tables) to analyze and summarize large volumes of financial data.
• Reconcile administrator reports to internal support and expectations.
• Ensure consistency across financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Management company accounting exposure

• Apply experience in management company / corporate accounting to support overall accounting accuracy and alignment with fund-level reporting.
• Work across management company and fund structures as needed, using strong accounting judgment and fundamentals.

Quality control & documentation

• Maintain clear, well-organized workpapers that show review steps and conclusions.
• Ask questions proactively when information is unclear or inconsistent.
• Support audit and reporting processes with reliable backup and explanations.

What You’ll Bring

• 5–7 years of accounting experience, with a mix of:
  • Fund accounting (PE, real estate, or investment funds), and
  • Management company or corporate accounting.
• Experience working with or reviewing work from third-party fund administrators.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and financial statements.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting U.S.-based companies or funds.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and a review-focused mindset.
• Trusted, dependable, and comfortable asking questions when something doesn’t make sense.