Senior Fund Accountant: PSS at Curo Funds Service

Key Responsibilities:

NAV Calculation:

• Support the accurate calculation of daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Values (NAVs) by providing reliable pricing data.
• Collaborate with the NAV calculation team to address any pricing-related discrepancies.
• Verify and reconcile pricing data with fund holdings and other financial information.

Pricing Data Management:

• Oversee the daily collection, validation, and scrubbing of pricing data from various sources.
• Apply knowledge of financial instruments to ensure that securities are correctly valued
• Monitor and execute instructions and queries relating to instrument valuation (include all instrument types, different vendors)   
• Apply exposure to vendor systems to source instrument information for valuation
• Investigate and resolve any pricing issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards for pricing and valuation.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Monitor changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to pricing processes.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing and scrubbing processes.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to improve workflows.
• Develop and maintain pricing procedures and documentation.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Foster existing business relationships to ensure effective and efficient delivery, working with compliance, and operations teams to gather necessary data and insights.
• Maintain relationships with pricing vendors and data providers to ensure timely and accurate data feeds.
• Collaborate with external service providers, such as custodians and transfer agents, to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations as required.
• Provide support, training, and mentorship to junior fund accountants.

Ad-Hoc Tasks:

• Perform ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks as requested by clients or management.
• Ensure ad-hoc requests are handled efficiently and accurately.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 - 4 year’s related experience, with specific experience in pricing and valuation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and pricing methodologies.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.