Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant

Join ZEDRA as a Senior Fund Accountant and take on a key role within a global organization that supports sophisticated investment fund structures and international clients. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex portfolios, oversee NAV production and financial reporting, collaborate with fund managers and auditors, and contribute directly to exceptional client service delivery.

Beyond technical fund accounting responsibilities, you will play an important role in mentoring junior team members, sharing knowledge, and helping drive operational excellence across the team. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of fund products, complex financial instruments, and client reporting requirements while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

We're looking for an experienced fund accounting professional who is analytical, detail-oriented, client-focused, and passionate about delivering high-quality results. If you're seeking a role that combines technical expertise, leadership opportunities, and career growth within a supportive global business, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• Calculation of daily, weekly & monthly Net Asset Values.
• Review and clear comprehension of relevant fund documentation.
• Reconciliation of bank and broker statements.
• Pricing funds according to fund documents and Zedra pricing policies.
• Calculating fund fees and expenses and coordinating payment of same.
• Preparing funds for audit and liaising with auditors to produce annual financial statements.
• Liaise with fund managers and assisting with any queries or specific reporting requirements they have.
• Understanding of certain tax reporting requirements (K-1; PFIC Statements).
• Produce routine and ad hoc internal management reports.
• Understanding of fee methodologies applicable to funds.
• Working knowledge of PFS and investor relations process to ensure ability to retrieve relevant data.
• Monitor terms of fund offering and ensure compliance with same.
• Must have the ability to carry out a detailed self-review.
• Analytical review of all NAV reports produced to highlight inconsistencies.
• Clear familiarity with all Zedra systems and their functionality.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and audit requirements.
• Preparation and coordination of other ad-hoc requests.
• Maintaining a clean desk policy at all times.
• Any other duties which the organization may require as part of the business of Zedra.

Knowledge and Experience

Professional and Technical Experience

• Exposure to a variety of fund products/portfolio structures/trades.
• Preparation of financial statements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work within and adhere to deadlines.
• Foster a positive team mentality.
• Provide unsurpassed service by exceeding service levels.
• Fluent in and have excellent knowledge of English.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Involvement in coaching and training of new or junior staff.
• Service-minded attitude.
• Able to deal with work pressures.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Self motivated, innovative and analytical.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Dynamic personality and enthusiastic.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Understanding of complex financial instruments.
• Computer literacy is essential, such as MS Excel and MS Word.
• Relevant experience with registry applications, subscriptions, redemptions and distribution processes.

Personal Attributes

• Client-focused professional dedicated to building strong relationships and consistently exceeding client expectations.
• Ability to remain flexible, resilient, and professional while managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent prioritization, organizational, and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work and exceeding performance goals.
• Strong leadership and mentoring mindset, supporting and developing junior team members where appropriate.
• Collaborative team player who fosters a respectful, positive, and high-performing work environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrates and champions ZEDRA's values in all aspects of their work.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to service excellence.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all interactions and deliverables.

Language Skills

• The successful candidate will be fluent in English and an understanding of other languages is desirable.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting/finance, or a business-related area.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience.