Fund Accounting Supervisor Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for an authoritative source of business, industry and technical fund administration expertise on functional and process requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proactive communication - looking for the data and information in many different sources
• CPA/CAIA or working towards CPA/CAIA certification preferred
• Experience in working on a Private Equity accounting system, preferably Investran
• Have a strong knowledge of Private Equity structures, regulatory requirements and waterfall calculations
• Have experience in reviewing Limited Partnership Agreements and OM’s
• Strong Coordination and Relationship Management skill
• ACCA qualified preferable but not essential
• Ensure the accurate and timely resolution of cash and asset breaks by the predetermined service levels

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for investment, partnership and tax accounting services, as well as administration service and compliance functions for clients, including bookkeeping and outsourced CFO services.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ensures the completion of processing volume, adherence to procedures, and completion of projects
• Accountable for ensuring client requests are processed in a timely manner
• Preparation and/or review of GAAP Audited Financial Statements
• Assist with system conversions/upgrades and development of client reporting needs
• Executes on strategy and initiatives set forth by senior leadership
• Thorough understanding of GAAP/IFRS
• Advanced computer skills & advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, including but not limited to Pivot tables, Macros, Database Queries
• Oversee and develop staff by providing guidance, training and motivation as necessary

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the fund accounting supervisor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for fund reporting into investment committees in line with the requirements of each committee.

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

• Assess current department procedures and propose/implement changes to strengthen internal controls, enhance efficiency and maximize the usage of technology
• Document and/or update existing documentation for all processes, procedures and work flows for systems-related tasks to ensure up-to-date and accurate resources are available to assist new and existing crew within the group
• Gather, review and summarize key dashboard indicators
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and administrative activities
• Provide the opportunity for crew to learn new processes and develop new skills
• Experience delegating to training and supervising staff
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IF, XIRR, SUBTOTAL, ROUND, named ranges)
• Experience in portfolio / investment and partnership accounting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accurate quarterly and annual compliance reporting for both GAAP (10K & 10Q) and various regulatory requirements.

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:

• Private equity accounting software experience
• ETF Fund Accounting experience is preferred
• Perform thorough review of NAV's for all pooled entities
• Supervise the monthly downloading of transactions from a variety of custodial platforms to the accounting system
• Tracking and maintenance of all alternative investments held by client accounts and pooled vehicle and importing of the same to the accounting system
• Review and sign off on all entity bank account reconciliations
• Perform analysis of general ledgers to assure all entity expenses and accruals are properly booked
• Troubleshoot and/or assist in resolution of complex exception processing

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

Previously, I was responsible for an authoritative source of business, industry and technical accounting expertise on functional and process requirements; manage change and the strategic agenda for key initiatives that impact across process and people.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Preparation of Investor and Client reports including Audit confirmations, Trade confirmations etc
• Act as a point of escalation to the client
• Any financial certification will be an added advantage
• Should be able to handle pressure
• Strong knowledge of mutual fund accounting practices
• Mastery level expertise in the processing of complex securities and downstream NAV implications
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and other relevant software
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Excel and Access databases