• Provide support and analysis of transactions impacting the business by gaining an understanding of transaction flow and dependencies; ensuring recordings are consistent with US GAAP. 

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations across various accounting functions.  This includes effective self-review of work performed, researching discrepancies, and ensuring deadlines are met. 

• Support the month-end close process by ensuring journal entries are recorded timely and accurately, analyzing account fluctuations, and performing key accounting task as required. 

• Prepare and/or process client and vendor invoices (payables and/or receivables) to ensure timely and accurate payment or cash receipt and recording in the general ledger.  Identify outliers and proactively seek solution.   

• Participate in accounting projects as needed. 

• Assist in organizing and providing key documents to internal and external auditors. 

The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following: 

• 1-2 years professional experience 

• Bachelor’s degree/or college courses and investment industry experience preferred 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• MS Office Suite skill set, with Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience or familiarity with month-end close processes in order to understand key transactions and interactions

• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions 

• Strong team player with willingness to assist others in the department as needed, including performing simple or manual, repetitive tasks 

• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills 

• Strong attention to detail; meticulous attention to quality of work product 

• Ability to work independently with little supervision on project

• Ability to work under pressure and to manage deadlines, without sacrificing quality 

• Proficient understanding of US GAAP, IFRS a plus 

• Basic knowledge of the Asset Management industry