Fund Accountant Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for direction as the owner’s representative to third-party property managers for accounting oversight including review of accounting workpapers and monthly reports for completeness and accuracy.

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:

• Self – motivated, strong attention to detail and efficient work ethic
• Previous experience with Hedge Fund / Investment Partnership Accounting, Month-end Close, Net Asset Value, and Offshore Funds
• Proven communication (technical and non-technical), influencing and problem solving skills
• Qualified/Finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Thorough knowledge of accounting techniques and principles
• Sound knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Solid (Auditing and Fund Admin background
• Experience with General Ledger, Net Asset Value, and Hedge Fund Accounting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for a detailed review of Fund general ledgers and the accounting entries that make up all transactions recorded.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good time managements
• Accurately complete tasks and meet deadlines
• Custody / Depositary
• Attention to detail and an aptitude for risk/process management
• Works well with tight deadlines, organized, adaptable, and innovative
• Experience with hedge fund and private equity accounting preferred
• High level of competency in written, aural and spoken English to be able to communicate with English speaking colleagues in regional offices
• Hedge Fund client exposure

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for accounting policy for newly traded instruments across product lines and institute procedure for validating accounting policy with fund administrator(s).

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:

• Experience in a fund accounting role preferable
• Detailed accounting knowledge
• Understanding of financial markets derivatives and varying fund structures
• Be accurate and rigorous
• Be focused and resilient
• Be cooperative and courteous
• Be flexible and available
• Previous experience with Net Asset Value and Partnership Accounting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical advice on accounting treatments in relation to any financial transactions and projects the Council plans or has under development including collection fund and pension fund accounting.

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:

• Working towards or completion in CSC certification is an asset
• CPA/CFA designation or active candidacy is an asset
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office, such as Outlook, Excel, Access and Word
• Good product knowledge, including fixed income instruments and derivatives
• Comfortable participating in a broad range of financial control responsibilities and initiatives
• Month end close knowledge
• Experience with offshore funds and partnership accounting
• Exposure to hedge fund, private equity, mutual fund, CLO, or similar accounting

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

Previously, I was responsible for support for fund accounting training group, including development and facilitation of training sessions where necessary.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous experience performing reconciliations
• CPA or track
• A+ overall accounting skillet
• Previous experience in a Big 4 Accounting firm
• Experience with the preparation of Financial Statements
• Proficient with Geneva or other similar accounting software, and Microsoft Office products
• Experience in Real Estate and/or Credit/Fixed Income is desirable
• Detail oriented self-starter willing to take ownership of assignments and develop and implement process enhancements & business solutions