Graduate Hedge Fund Accountant at Prescient

Purpose of role:

• Prescient Fund Services is growing its Alternative Administration team in response to strong demand within the Hedge Fund market. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join a high-performing team of Fund Accountants and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• As a Graduate Hedge Fund Accountant, you will be trained and supported to deliver high-quality accounting and administration services across a range of alternative investment products, including hedge funds and private equity structures. You will gain exposure to the full fund accounting lifecycle while working closely with experienced professionals.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with daily reconciliations which support the final NAV process, including trade, cash, and position reconciliations.
• Support the calculation of Net Asset Values (NAVs) across allocated fund structures.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements, including Fund Manager and Investor reporting.
• Work as part of a team to provide end-to-end fund accounting and administration services.
• Capture and process fund transactions accurately and timeously.
• Support the servicing of funds and investment managers, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist with system and process changes as required.

Required experience:

• Exposure to Hedge Funds (academic, internship, or limited work experience).
• Strong computer skills, specifically Excel, are essential.
• Prior experience working on an Investment Accounting platform would be advantageous.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant postgraduate financial qualification (BCom Accounting / Commerce / Finance).

Key competencies:

• Self-starter who is willing to take on responsibility for a wide array of tasks.
• Work in small teams and be responsible for the flow of information, end to end.
• Highly methodical.
• Analytical thinker with problem solving skills.
• A positive team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Honesty, integrity and mutual respect for peers.