Fund Accountant / Associate Manager

Assignment: Permanent Placement , Permanent PlacementExperience Level: 2-5 years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)Education Level: Bachelor's DegreePost Date: 08/29/2006Start Date: 06/30/2006Expiration Date: 08/29/06Job Order Number: 0012Job Board Category: Financial Services549Job Description:
Our client is seeking seasoned professionals for their newest office opening in Hartford!!! This firm offers automated, State-Of-The-Art Middle and Back-Office Support services and Fund Administration for Hedge Funds, Fund Managers and High Net Worth Family Wealth Managers. They have global presence providing independent services essential to the successful launch and operation of private investment entities with activities ranging across wide spectrum of traded instruments. Company expertise is drawn from senior levels of international banking and fund management and encompasses a wide range of relevant experience!They successfully leverage their team experience and extensive use of technology to provide an unparalleled level of service to their clients. The successful candidates will put the needs of the clients first and in doing so will offer winning solutions. Please be prepared to bring your enthusiasm and team spirit to this company in motion!Note: To be considered, your resume must meet specific position requirements and you must identify either the job title or job code for a specific open position. Unsolicited resumes are not retained and resumes may be forwarded to a Westaff branch for possible placement opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS
Associate Manager:Responsibilities include reconciling the funds cash to outside sources. Reconciling the funds positions / securities to outside sources. Researching internal difference between the accounting and trade entry systems. Pricing the fund portfolios. Analyzing funds performance on a daily and monthly basis. Issuing profit and loss statements on a daily basis. Responsible for accurate calculation of fund net asset values and investor accounting. Posting accounting entries to ledger. Perform Month end close processes / financial statement preparation. Work with various products including equities, bonds, swaps, options, FX mortgages, financing and futures. Serving as liaison between clients and prime brokers / counter parties. Working with auditors to finalize fund year end financial statements. Working with fund types including Stand-Alone, Master-Feeder, Fun of Funds, Mutual Funds, Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and Private Equity.3-5 years experience in one of the following areas: Investment Accounting, Product Controller, Audit, Accounts Payable-Receivable or Budgeting working for either a Prime Broker, Administrator, Hedge Fund, Mutual Fund, Investment Advisor or Financial / Retirement Planner*BA in Business / Accounting / Finance or related discipline*Prior experience with various products: For example equities, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, Mortgages, options and working knowledge of Corporate Actions.
*Supervisory experience is not required. Benefits:Westaff's staffing associates enjoy the benefits of a flexible schedule as well as the support of professionals who can help launch and develop their careers. But there are many other advantages to working for Westaff. At Westaff, we want to ensure a positive work experience. We understand that taking care of your needs as our associate is one of the most important things we can do. So, as part of our commitment, we offer a generous benefits package including: Health and Life Insurance Plan Service Bonus Holiday Pay 401(k) Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Employee Stock Purchase Plan Credit Union Membership Direct Deposit CashPay CardNote: Many of our benefits are subject to additional eligibility requirements. Not all benefits are offered at all Westaff offices. For more information, call your local Westaff representative.About Westaff: With more than 57 years of practice, it's no wonder that Westaff has earned the reputation as one of the largest staffing companies in the country, and one of the most experienced. Our success has continued throughout the rest of the world, supplying business solutions in every major market in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
Westaff is an Equal Opportunity Employer..
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