Supervisor - Real Assets Fund Accounting

About the role

Citco's Fund Administration team administers alternative assets and accounting services. As a supervisor for Real Assets Fund Accounting, you will administer the services set out in Administration Agreements for a portfolio of real estate funds, work closely with the Vice President and supervise a small team of accountants.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain books and records and calculate fund Net Asset Values
• Coordinate and review financial statements and reports, including performance metrics for monthly and quarterly reporting
• Coordinate and review calculations and investor allocations for capital calls and distributions, and capital account statements
• Coordinate processing of payments and other transactions
• Supervise junior staff, reviewing and signing off their work
• Act as the main day-to-day contact with clients and fund participants, and work with Investor Relations to answer investor queries and share capital activity notices
• Maintain relationships with investors, investment advisors, banks, auditors and other fund participants, and assist them
• Take part in presentations to existing and prospective clients and monitor compliance with client agreements, including the Service Level Agreement
• Take part in ad-hoc projects and report to the Vice President

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, or study for a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• 4+ years of accounting experience in financial services, particularly real estate, asset management or fund administration
• Established knowledge of accounting and consolidations under IFRS
• Experience managing and/or leading staff for 3+ years
• Good client and business relationship management, sound judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills

Required skills

• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Experience reviewing and preparing general ledger and financial statements
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of Yardi or another real estate system such as MRI is highly desirable