Supervisor, Fund Accounting - Real Assets

Supervisor, Fund Accounting - Real Assets

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About Citco

The market leader. The premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

About the Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

Your Role

• Complete and review operational deliverables in line with Service Level Agreements with clients.
• Act as central point of contact for clients.
• Assist Operations Manager in allocation of work to staff, work-flow processes and improvements.
• Assist staff with their work as need arises and prepare more complex deliverables.
• Break resolution for all open items with the clients.
• Support open-ended fund teams with all AXI allocation needs.
• Liaise with multiple external parties (auditors, legal counsel, investors).
• Review Quarterly/Monthly reports and working papers, which include: Cash and Position Reconciliations; Expense Accruals; Dividends and Interest Accruals, if applicable; All capital activity pertaining to the funds (Capital Call and Distribution processing); Limited Partner and General Partners/Shareholder Allocation; calculations/schedules – includes review of Admin/Management fees/Waterfall/Clawback calculations; Trial balances and related working papers; Complete financial statements, footnotes and Partner Capital Statements; Lead and coordinate all preparation activities required for monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables; Liaise with other internal Citco teams to ensure efficient flow of information; Assist staff with their work as need arises and prepare more complex deliverables; Support the conversion of any new clients and existing migrations; Ensure timely preparation of Quarterly/Monthly reports and working papers; Prepare or review capital activities pertaining to the funds; Prepare or review Limited Partner and General Partners/Shareholder Allocation; Participate in the preparation of backup schedules for financial statements, footnotes and Partner Capital Statements.
• Shape and support the Real Assets Fund Services global business model through technology and operational initiatives.
• Lead and contribute to internal process improvement projects.
• Contribute to requirements gathering (creating BRDs and FRDs), design (TDDs) and testing (test scripts) of Citco’s technology platforms, with a focus on Yardi (Voyager 7s) as the core Real Assets Software Platform.
• Participate in the change management process, overseeing the definition, approval, and implementation of scope changes.
• Create business requirements, functional requirements, design specifications, test scripts, training guides, and other artifacts for new processes or solutions.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication with team members, senior leadership, other internal teams, and clients.
• Document status and be able to summarize for project tracking as well as client-facing communications.
• Champion efficiencies and new capabilities through detailed analysis of existing processes and user needs.
• Assist in managing Yardi set-up, implementation and testing with internal IT, CFS and SPV’s stakeholders.
• Trouble shoot and resolve technical issues or escalate to appropriate teams.
• Assist with implementation of system upgrades and training staff on system features and functionality.
• Act as a liaison between the business and IT staff for product design, project management and execution.
• Maintain a pro-active, customer focus at all times (understanding that the customer may be the client, internal management, or collaborating teams).

About You

• You have Bachelor or Master level degree in accounting.
• Professional accounting designation is preferred.
• Designated accountant or working towards CPA (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of public/private real estate accounting work experience.
• Previous experience supervising/coaching staff.
• Experience in reviewing and preparing general ledgers and financial statements.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience in Limited Partnership accounting a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written).
• Knowledge of MRI, Yardi, or Investran a plus.

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative

Industries

• Financial Services, Banking, and Real Estate

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