Senior Fund Accountant

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.

Salary Range
US$ 92,000 - 115,000 p.a.

Purpose of the Job  

At Ocorian, we're looking for a talented and detail-oriented Senior Fund Accountant to join our growing Fund Accounting team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional with experience in private equity, venture capital, or alternative investment funds who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality fund accounting services, partnering with clients and stakeholders, and supporting a diverse portfolio of investment structures.

As part of a high-performing team, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of alternative investment funds while contributing to process improvements and operational excellence. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading global services provider.

Main Responsibilities 

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain general ledgers, post journal entries, and perform account reconciliations.
• Assist with Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and financial reporting packages.
• Calculate and review management fees, carried interest allocations, fund waterfalls, and investor allocations.
• Support capital call and distribution processes.
• Interpret and apply fund governing documents, including Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), and subscription agreements.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of fund accounting services.
• Respond to client and stakeholder queries professionally and efficiently.
• Support multiple fund structures and investment strategies while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax service providers.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audit and tax deliverables.
• Respond to auditor and tax-related queries in a timely manner.
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.
• Contribute to the enhancement of fund accounting procedures and controls.
• Support initiatives that drive service excellence and operational effectiveness.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in fund accounting, ideally within private equity, venture capital, or alternative investments.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles, including capital allocations, management fees, carried interest, and waterfalls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP (macro experience is advantageous).
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA qualified or actively working towards CPA certification.
• Experience working within a fund administrator, advisory firm, or financial services environment.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and reporting systems such as Dynamo and QuickBooks Online.
• Experience supporting multiple fund structures and investment strategies simultaneously.

Competencies 

• Strong technical accounting expertise and commercial awareness.
• Accountability and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach.
• Initiative, ownership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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.

information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.