FUND ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Mar 12, 2025 – The Fund Accounting Associate has extensive experience in fund accounting, including public Big 4, partnership, and private equity fund accounting, with expertise in reviewing and preparing Hybrid Fund general ledgers and financial statements. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with proficiency in Investran and various private equity legal and investment structures. The associate also has excellent communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Fund Accounting Associate Resume
- Performance Reporting
- Due Diligence
- Fund Structuring
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Monitoring
- Reconciliation
- Investment Valuation
- Risk Management
- Payment Processing
- Fee Analysis
- Relationship Management
- Business Development
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Client Communication
- Query Management
- Issue Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Administrative Oversight
- Auditor Support
- Procedure Management
Summary of Fund Accounting Associate Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Economics with 3 years of Experience
- Strong experience in a Fund Accounting environment.
- Previous experience working as a people manager.
- Understanding of the treatment of complex financial instruments in the NAV and NAV drivers.
- Strong Client management skills and ability to build key relationships.
- Understanding of distributed operating model and constituent parts.
- Good understanding of exception-based validation.
- Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Good team coordination and organization skills.
- A good understanding of the financial markets, investment types, and accounting and pricing policies.
- Risk, control, and procedure orientated.
2. BA in Finance with 5 years of Experience
- Qualified CA with experience in the alternative investment/private funds’ market and process management
- Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation and review
- Working knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS
- Experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle
- Basic industry knowledge and strong accounting knowledge.
- Accounting knowledge of financial products like Interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, currency options, etc.
- Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
- Able to grasp new concepts quickly, work in a team environment, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize
- Excellent interpersonal, client relationship, and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic, with a strong analytical mindset
- Team management experience
3. BA in Financial Management with 4 years of Experience
- Accounting experience, preferably including Public Big 4 and partnership or private equity fund accounting
- Experience in reviewing and preparing Hybrid Fund general ledgers and financial statements.
- Investran work experience
- Hold CPA (Certified Public Accountants)
- Experience with various private equity legal and investment structures
- Must be innovative and analytical, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must have team player instincts with the ability to see a project to conclusion with little follow-up
- Ability to be flexible, self-motivated, and work under pressure to tight deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently