Senior Fund Accountant

Why Opus

At Opus, we grow together. Our team of bold thinkers and passionate doers is united by a shared mission to tackle meaningful challenges. Our culture of trust and belonging has earned us the Great Place to Work certification in four countries, based entirely on team feedback. It reflects our commitment to fairness, pride credibility and camaraderie, and reinforces what we believe: when people feel valued, they do their best work.

This Opportunity:

Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level Our Fund Accounting team is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Fund Accountant with 2 or more years of experience. While experience in hedge fund accounting or private equity is preferred, we welcome candidates with general accounting backgrounds who are eager to grow in the fund accounting sector. You will support the preparation of Net Asset Value packages for our private equity clients. Responsibilities will include:

• Work independently and as part of a team with a collective responsibility to maintain the books and records of private funds, including hedge funds, prepare financial reports and investor allocations
• Prepare NAV calculations for your assigned portfolio of clients, ensuring adherence to defined procedures, policies and internal best practices
• Operate as a main point of contact for clients, responding to and resolving queries or escalating where necessary
• Act as a liaison with various internal and external parties such as auditors, brokers and tax accountants
• Leverage Opus technology to complete work in an efficient and timely manner
• Investigate and resolve issues
• Monitor compliance with various service agreements and adhere to all applicable legislation

A Little Bit About You

• You have a bachelor's degree
• You have gained 2 or more years accounting experience in a professional environment
• You will be at an advantage if you have fund accounting experience with hedge funds, mutual funds or experience at an investment company, or if you have (or are pursuing) an accounting designation
• You have an interest in learning investment strategies and financial products
• You are known for your excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• You have an aptitude for technology
• You have a detail-oriented mindset and are inherently organized
• You are adept in problem solving and are willing to take on challenges

We want to give our colleagues the best start possible. That's why we provide regular in-office training during your first few months, giving you the tools and knowledge to thrive. Once you're up to speed and confident in your role, you'll have the flexibility to transition to our hybrid work model which is currently 3 days per week in office.