Fund Accounting Analyst Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for fund accounting analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a high level of service to colleagues across the investment business where joint ventures with other departments require collaboration from a fund / manager research perspective.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), SEC reporting
• Preparing financial management reports
• Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing financial information
• Experience in institutional accounting processes, particularly knowledge of IAS on a daily or monthly valuation basis
• Experience with the institutional accounting systems (QMF, Workbench)
• Leads complex level accounting, analysis, reconciliations and research
• Leads complex level financial, management and regulatory reporting and related audit support
• Plans and prioritizes maintenance and development of processes, procedures, tools and resources

I am excited to be applying for the position of fund accounting analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for on-going operational support for complex products or investment types, which includes reconciling data received from third parties and coordinating input of data into internal systems;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Knowledge of Analytics and Reporting tools
• Financial industry knowledge preferred but not essential
• Excellent technical and numerical skills, with accurate data manipulation, analysis & checking of work
• Have a flexible attitude responding to the varying demands experienced in a financial services environment
• Proficient English, written and spoken
• Investment services background essential
• OTC Derivative experience preferred
• Knowledge of Sungard InvestOne/ Investier system

I would like to submit my application for the fund accounting analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for iSG, ICB and other business areas support in managing client relationships with respect to investment performance related issues;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Facilitates and reviews internal controls to ensure an effective and efficient financial system
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis
• Advanced knowledge of relevant technical (accounting) discipline
• Developer / programming experience is preferred but not essential
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Excel
• Real Estate or Investment Partnership
• BA/BS in accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Proven communication and analytical skills, specifically strong attention to detail

I would like to submit my application for the fund accounting analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the Head of Investments in managing the relationships with multiple external parties such as investment fund managers.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Drive continuous improvement by creating metrics to measure data quality targets and conduct policy reviews to ensure procedures and metrics are effective
• Work with change programmes to coordinate and align business users and business analysts for defining data requirements
• Work with data architects to support development of the future state data landscape
• Support complex problem solving and drive informed business decision making
• Issue resolution and data remediation through root cause analysis, defining solutions and communication to business stakeholders
• Experience in data analysis, data requirements and delivering data projects
• Expertise with managing and analysing data issues including data quality, data definitions and data sourcing/lineage
• Experience with project management and SDLC methodologies - Waterfall and Agile

Please consider me for the fund accounting analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for daily support of business relationships with customer/suppliers such as the shareholder service area, custodian banks, fund administration, portfolio management, trading and custody operation on a fund specific basis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Fluency in foreign language an advantage (both written and oral)
• Process improvement (including design and testing) experience
• Demonstrable experience in Fund operations with experience in Alternative Funds
• Some understanding of the risk management process
• Strong understanding of accounting functions performed by department
• Good understanding of cash application process
• Good understanding of accepted accounting practices
• Has proficient knowledge of an investment firm's asset-gathering activities and decision-making processes and assists in establishing and maintaining policies and procedures