Fund Accountant (Entry into Private Equity Fund Accounting)

Overview

About MUFG Investor Services MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into Fund Accounting within the private markets space. We are keen to hire someone and provide training to start their career within PE focused fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review financial data received from Private Equity clients and load to our internal accounting systems.
• Assist with setting up, preparing and reviewing consolidations through the investment structure using various consolidation rules.
• Process payment of fund expenses in applicable banking system.
• Book journal entries related to cash payments and accruals.
• Prepare third party reconciliations of investments and cash.
• Prepare capital call and distribution calculations and notices.
• Prepare fee schedules including calculation of management fees and carried interest, ensuring all calculations observe applicable fund documents.
• Prepare investor allocations for each NAV cycle ensuring capital transactions are booked correctly and P&L is allocated correctly.
• Prepare NAV packages and other ad hoc deliverables as defined in the service level agreements.
• Collaborate with client, banks, auditors and other third parties to ensure smooth delivery to clients and completion of deliverables.

Qualifications

• At least a few years' experience working in Financial Accounting, Fund Accounting or Audit.
• Experience working with Investran is value added.
• CPA/ACCA/CA/ qualified

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.