Senior Fund Accountant

About The Rock Creek Group:

Rock Creek is a leading global investment firm that applies cutting-edge technology and innovation to investments. We strive to generate returns and be at the forefront of change through public and private market investments in developed, emerging and frontier markets. 

Our Team:

Investors need deep global and diversified talent and experience behind their investments. Our team has extensive training and experience in a broad array of investment disciplines: portfolio construction, asset management, due diligence, risk management, compliance, trading, operations, information systems, theoretical and applied mathematics, physics, law and economics. We come from all over the world, and we are proud of our diversity in national origin, gender, culture, and life experience. We share a deep conviction that able, energetic, and principled professionals can achieve outstanding results.

Our Values:

We strongly value openness, transparency, partnership, and knowledge sharing. Many of our colleagues have been CIOs, investment team professionals, and board and investment committee members of foundations, pension plans, and sovereign funds. We are all keenly sensitive to the complexities and needs of institutional investors and to the importance of accountability, responsibility, and governance.

Responsibilities:

• Key role within the accounting team
  responsible for the Emerging Markets Equities strategies that primarily invest
  in funds, international equities and equity derivatives. 

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliation of
  positions, cash, and valuation with third-party administrators and custodians.

   

• Calculate daily and monthly investment portfolio
  performance using accounting systems and service provider data.

   

• Ensure accuracy and proper accounting treatment
  of investment activities including valuation/pricing, subscriptions and
  redemptions, commitments, payments to/from underlying funds, accounts
  receivable/payable, distributions, equalization, cost reconciliation, realized
  and unrealized gain/loss, corporate actions, and other activities.

   

• Verify accounting treatment of investor
  activities including contributions and withdrawals, calculation of asset-based
  fees and expenses, allocation of income/loss and expenses, calculation of
  performance fees, NAV computation, and series accounting.

   

• Assist with the annual audits of the portfolios which
  include preparing financial statements, working with independent auditors, preparation
  of audit confirmation requests, calculation of financial highlights, and other
  assigned tasks.

   

• Handle other ad-hoc requests such as investor
  requests, audit confirmations, and other assigned tasks.  

   

Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies

• Knowledge of pricing and valuation of listed international
  equity securities and derivatives including – equities, futures, forwards, and
  SWAPs.

   

• Understanding of US GAAP for investment
  funds/portfolios

   

• Experience in maintaining trial balance and
  general ledger entries related to investment portfolio accounting. 

   

• Experience in using accounting software such as
  Eze PMS or any similar investment accounting software.

   

• Fully proficient computer skills, particularly
  using information databases, internet/intranet services, and working knowledge
  of Microsoft Word and Excel.  

• Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment specifically
  as it relates to identifying issues in a timely manner, good problem-solving
  skills and prioritization of workload to meet deadlines. 

General Competencies

• Excellent team player with a positive attitude,
  good work ethic, willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed, and
  take a proactive approach to ensure the success of the team as a whole.

   

• Great interpersonal skills to interact well with
  co-workers, external clients and third-party service providers.

   

• Ability to work capably under time constraints
  with limited supervision, effectively multi-task and work efficiently to meet
  tight deadlines.  

   

• Proficient in English with good communication
  skills. Knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

   

   

   

Minimum Education/Experience

• Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting

   

• Professional certification: CPA/CFA is a plus

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our team members are our most valuable asset, The Rock Creek Group offers a competitive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, dependents eligible
•  401(k) retirement plan with company match
•  Paid time off, sick leave and company holidays
•  Wellness programs including an onsite gym and meditation program
•  Healthy snacks and beverages

Background investigation: 

At the Rock Creek Group, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation that includes, but may not be limited to, a credit and criminal background check and verification of education. employment and salary history.