Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant

Who we are:

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong and currently manages $7 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives.  We trade in over 90 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of 110 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leader with a collaborative culture and contribute to our continued success.

Primary responsibilities:

• Coordinating and reviewing the completion of monthly and annual books and records for 4 Emerging Market hedge funds and one allocation Fund of Funds with a total AUM of ~$7bb.
• Oversight of the fund administrator, fund auditor and fund tax preparer.
• Management of the annual financial statement preparation and audit process for all 5 funds.
• Review of the internal fund estimate results, including preparing reconciliations to the internal P&L reporting system and investor allocations and investigating and resolving differences.
• Reviewing the administrator’s monthly portfolio valuation results and reporting them to the valuation committee and fund directors.
• Management and coordination of the monthly fund accounts payable and fund expenses, including management fee & performance fee review and processing.
• Management of annual fund tax compliance requirements, including tax filings and FATCA & CRS reporting requirements.
• Review of management company books and records, accounts payable and tax filings.

Required qualities or skills:

• Four to six years previous experience in a fund accounting role.
• Thorough understanding of financial products, including fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities and derivatives.
• Understanding of series accounting, including, standard management and performance fee calculations.
• Strong team focus with a willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Diligent, proactive and uses initiative to prioritize work. Able to manage conflicting priorities and be flexible on timing as required by workload.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels by building trust through consistent delivery, open and timely communication with senior management and peers.
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and solutions in advance.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Previous audit experience preferred.
• A candidate eligible for the Certified Public Accountant exam, or parts of the exam completed, preferred.

Pay range in New York

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Base salary- $125,000/yr - $150,000/yr

Work status and location

• Full time in New York