Staff Accountant

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

You'll play a key role in delivering accurate accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of private funds. You'll work closely with clients, auditors, and internal teams to ensure reporting deadlines are met and services are delivered to the highest standard.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned funds, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare capital call and distribution notices, partner allocations, and investor reporting, including capital account statements and performance metrics.
• Produce financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with US GAAP.
• Develop a strong understanding of fund structures, transactions, and reporting requirements to ensure timely and accurate delivery of client deliverables.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, investors, auditors, and other professional advisers, responding to queries and supporting reporting and audit processes.
• Ensure regulatory, statutory, and client reporting requirements are met while adhering to internal policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to process improvements, operational efficiency initiatives, and the enhancement of internal controls.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification and/or Master's degree is advantageous, but not required.
• Previous experience in fund accounting, finance, or a similar accounting role is preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong accounting knowledge with the ability to apply accounting principles in a practical and commercial way.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong overall proficiency with financial systems and technology.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Professional, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality service.

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 [email protected].

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.