Company Description
Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.
With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.
Trust: We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.
Job Description
Purpose of the Job
Responsible for producing the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of private funds, ensuring that reporting deadlines are met and the delivery of client accounting requirements are in compliance with Ocorian’s contractual obligations.
Main Responsibilities
Record journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and reconcile bank accounts for assigned funds in a timely and accurate manner
Prepare capital call and distribution notices to partners
Prepare financial statements and footnotes in accordance with US GAAP
Allocate income and expenses to partners’ capital accounts in accordance with the funds’ operating agreements
Prepare investor reporting, including capital account statements and calculations of investor and fund performance metrics
Develop an understanding of all entities within the fund structure, the nature of their transactions and reporting requirements
Develop and maintain a process to ensure the timely delivery of client deliverables for all assigned entities
Ensure that current accounting standards (US GAAP) and industry best practices are applied to the accounts production process and kept current as such standards and principles develop
Liaise with clients and other professional advisers to determine financial reporting deadlines
Attend client meetings and respond to client and investor requests for information
Liaise with auditors to ensure the timely completion of audits for fund and fund related entities
Participate in office-wide projects to improve efficiency and enhance internal controls
Ensure that regulatory and statutory reporting requirements are met
Ensure Ocorian’s policies and procedures are used and adhered to within the accounts team and contribute to the continuing development of those policies and procedures
Any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role
Qualifications Required
Bachelors degree in accounting; CPA and/or Masters degree a plus, but not required
2+ years of experience in fund accounting or similar staff accounting role (Senior Fund Accountant only)
Solid and pragmatic accounting skills and technical accounting knowledge
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong critical thinking skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize urgent tasks
Advanced Excel skills and strong IT skills
Professionalism and ability to win the respect of clients
Ability to work independently and proactively, as well as in a team environment
Ability to interact with colleagues at all levels
The drive to make continuous improvements
Flexibility to adapt as the role develops
Additional Information
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:
We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues – wherever in the world they may be.
We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at careers@ocorian.com.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.