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Form of work Job Title : Senior Fund Accountant
Company: GPFS is the fund administrator of choice for a wide range of clients in the US, UK, and EU. Every day, with every decision and every client interaction, our values serve as guideposts, to improve the quality of our work, and strengthen our employee and client relationships.
As a business that is all about people; culture isn’t an initiative, it’s an innate value that’s critical to every decision we make. At GPFS, people come first.
At GPFS, diversity is a source of strength, both from our people and ideas. GPFS is a collaborative team-oriented organization where we support each other both personally and professionally. Our culture is defined by our behavior, our curiosity and our support of innovative ideas and perspectives.
Our inclusive culture supports and encourages our team members to try new things, share ideas openly and always ask the question why. It brings us together and makes the team stronger by inspiring all to connect, belong and thrive.
Location : UK, Brighton
Job Type: Full-time
Senior Fund Accountants submit assigned day to day back-office tasks for review to fund products supervisors. Work is conducted in a highly structured team and control environment. Client engagements generally are full service and include responsibilities ranging from general ledger maintenance to financial and investor reporting. Assignments can fall into the quarterly reporting cycle or high paced ad hoc client or investor requests.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform treasury functions including reconciliation of bank accounts, processing of disbursements and preparation of cash reporting.
- Prepare and submit journal entries into cloud-based industry specific accounting software.
- Prepare assigned workpapers for fund products within the quarterly reporting cycle.
- Assist in preparation of GAAP financial statements.
- Prepare and manage multiple ad-hoc investor inquires.
- Assist in the preparation of capital activity (capital calls and distributions).
- Communicate with clients and team.
- Foster and protect the GPFS culture.
Competencies
- Organized
- Detail Orientated
- Results Driven
- Collaborative
- Ethical
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Proficiency with software related products such as Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in accounting or related field
- CPA
- Private fund administration experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic team.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.
- Flexible and able to multitask; ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
GPFS Vision
Our purpose is to create enduring relationships with our employees and clients by constantly delivering exceptional opportunities and service.
GPFS Value Statement
Investing in people and culture
Core Values
Camaraderie: Being supportive of one another and celebrating each other’s successes.
Excellence: Consistently delivering exceptional work and going above and beyond
Empowerment: Fostering a deep sense of agency and ownership over one’s choices and actions
Innovation: The drive to think differently and solve problems creatively
Inclusion: Recognizing individual’s unique strengths and perspectives with mutual trust and respect
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