Hedge Fund Accounting Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and direction to other managers and directors related to (1) accounting for major transactions, new accounting issues, new accounting guidance, and significant non-recurring transactions, (2) the documentation of significant accounting or reporting matters and (3) the fulfillment of the consultation protocol for interacting with the Corporate Accounting Research Group and the external auditor regarding significant or non-routine accounting and reporting matters.

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

• Take full ownership of assigned projects
• Working knowledge of middle/back office operations
• Great customer relationship management focus
• Results oriented with a high sense of urgency to meet client requirements
• Knowledge of financial accounting and instruments, especially alternative investments
• Experience within Consulting and/or working on software application implementations preferably in financial industry with sound understanding of a typical project lifecycle
• Conduct End User Training on FIS Solution and provide guidance during the project
• Build functional specifications for standard / customized solutions

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

Previously, I was responsible for general support of the SOX requirements specific to the Corporate Accounting function (including coordination with various functions and departments).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of hedge fund tax accounting - - wash sales, constructive sales, 1256 contracts, straddles, OID, market discount
• Knowledge of hedge fund tax allocations-aggregation, layering, fill up allocations
• Knowledge of private equity tax waterfall calculations
• Experience managing and executing all aspects of the development lifecycle including business analysis, functionality design, testing, and implementation
• Conducts accounting services on behalf of assigned clients and moderately complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses and preparing reports
• Performs complex Fund/Client Accounting responsibilities in the areas of driving Service Improvement plans, targeting efficiencies, enhancing processes and specialist review functions
• Provides input into methodologies and checks the work of more junior team members
• Provides guidance and reviews work related to cash and asset reconciliations relating to complex accounts or transactions

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to other areas of the firm, Wellington Management Funds, including private equity, and client facing teams, on new accounting standards or technical questions.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• PE/Fund of Funds experience preferred
• Experience of Investor accounting will be an added advantage
• Accounting for complex management and incentive fee/allocation terms
• Business exposure to Equity or Credit or at least some complex derivative products like OTC & FX Options, TRS, CDS, CDX, synthetic CDO's, MBS, Bank Debt, Debt Warrants, Convertible Securities, Corporate and Treasury Bonds
• Demonstrated experience and clear understanding of credit products –Corporate bonds, CLO/CMOs, TRS , CDS ,Loans and the main drivers of the P&L on these products
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Microsoft project A third level qualification preferred in a finance or business-related area I
• Understanding of fixed income securities and derivatives preferred
• Knowledge of accounting and tax for hedge fund, private equity and REIT structures and operations preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical accounting guidance to the Company's divisions, other corporate functions, and M&A in connection with significant business transactions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of the fund industry and experience in fund accounting
• Previous experience in a Prime Broker, Administrator, Hedge Fund, Mutual Fund, Investment Advisor or Financial / Retirement Planner role
• Knowledge of Partnership Accounting and US GAAP
• A thorough understanding of the theoretical and technical nature hedge fund accounting and administration
• Comprehensive working knowledge of hedge fund administration systems
• Effective client-handling skills
• Analytical, meticulous and systematic in approach to work
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise related to security valuation, specifically private equity valuation, is a plus.

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:

• Resolves reconciliation of accounts for more complex or atypical transactions and reviews work of junior team members
• Drafts reports for clients regarding the performance of complex funds
• Reviews draft reports completed by more junior staff
• Regularly interacts with clients in answering questions and resolving issues regarding fund reports and accounting processes
• Understanding of the transaction flows and the impact of mistakes at each step on the other
• Understanding of the forms, documentation and other legal requirements to set up accounts
• Understanding of the information flows through the various systems
• Excellent client relationship management skills #LI-FG1