Alchelyst is a client solutions and infrastructure partner for private markets asset managers. Purpose-built for the expanding demands and sophistication of global private markets, the firm offers a comprehensive managed service offering that can support GPs, private wealth funds and investors. Alchelyst has offices in the US, Ireland, UK, Luxembourg and India.

We are seeking a Fund Accounting Associate to join our fast-growing team, where you will own the preparation and review of accurate, time-sensitive NAVs for marquee investment managers across fund-of-fund and closed-ended structures domiciled in the U.S., Cayman Islands and Luxembourg. Working closely with analysts and client teams, you will ensure deliverables meet SLA, controls are followed, and issues are resolved before they reach the client. This role suits someone with solid fund accounting experience who is ready to take ownership of fund deliverables in a scaling organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own accounting and securities records for an assigned portfolio of funds, ensuring prescribed controls are followed across position reconciliation, asset pricing, trade processing, and income and expense processing.
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly NAV packages, ensuring delivery within SLA.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures for multiple funds.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, and prepare regulatory filings including Form ADV, Form PF, AIFMD and Form SLT.
• Review daily cash activity and system bookings, resolving breaks and exceptions.
• Review capital call and distribution workings, investor allocations and notices before release to investors.
• Manage end-execution of Private Equity Funds from other accounting applications.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and team productivity.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field (Finance, Accounting or Economics)
• 4+ years’ experience in a fund services or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with ease.
• Good understanding of different security types and their accounting treatment
• Familiarity with stock market practices & data vendor systems like Bloomberg
• Experience working with closed-ended funds, such as private equity or other alternative investment funds.
• Understanding of the roles and processes of fund custodian banks and investment managers.

What Success Looks Like:

• Within 90 Days: Develop a strong understanding of our fund accounting procedures, systems and client requirements, with the ability to prepare NAV packages for assigned funds with minimal guidance.
• Within 6 Months: Independently prepare and review NAV packages, financial statements and capital activity for assigned funds, ensuring deliverables are accurate and within SLA.
• Within 12 Months: Become a trusted point of contact for client, auditor and analyst queries, while proactively identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Ongoing: Maintain consistent adherence to controls and procedures, and ensure all work is accurate, well documented and audit-ready.