Alchelyst is a client solutions and infrastructure partner for private markets asset managers. Purpose-built for the expanding demands and sophistication of global private markets, the firm offers a comprehensive managed service offering that can support GPs, private wealth funds and investors. Alchelyst has offices in the US, Ireland, UK, Luxembourg and India.
We are seeking a driven Fund Accounting Associate to join our fast-growing team, where you will play a key role in delivering accurate, time-sensitive NAVs for marquee investment managers. You will work in a collaborative, high-trust environment that values precision, accountability, and exceptional client service, while encouraging diverse perspectives and creative problem-solving. This role is ideal for someone passionate about quality, eager to contribute to a scaling organization, and motivated by working in a dynamic, thought-provoking startup setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility of the FA is the maintenance of accurate accounting and securities records for each fund administered, ensuring all prescribed controls are adhered to for each fund accounting process (e.g. position reconciliation, asset pricing, security trading, income & expense processing etc.)
- Day-to-day hands-on responsibilities for fund operations, fund reporting and investor reporting. Fund structures may include fund-of-fund structures, closed-ended structures, domiciled in various jurisdictions including the U.S., Cayman Islands and Luxembourg.
- Timely detailed preparation of monthly/quarterly NAV packages
- Assist with preparation and review of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures for multiple funds
- Collate and prepare audit information as required for both internal and external auditors.
- Compile data for and perform detailed preparation of regulatory compliance filings, including Form ADV, Form PF, AIFMD Filings, Form SLT, etc
- Daily detailed review of cash activity and corresponding system bookings
- Daily monitoring of capital call and distribution requirements, preparation of detailed capital activity descriptions, detailed review of allocations from the Fund administrator and compilation of final capital activity package
- Review Capital Call and distribution workings along with notices and release to respective investors.
- Manage end-execution of Private Equity Funds from other accounting applications.
- Identify and implement process improvement techniques to improve process efficiency and team productivity.
- Experience working on Investran, eFront and Macro-enabled workbooks.
- Experience handling audit requirements and ad hoc client requirements in fund accounting.
- Good conceptual knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation
- Perform special projects and various ad-hoc duties as assigned by management, adapting to evolving business needs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree required in related field (Finance, Accounting or Economics) from accredited institution
- Chartered Accountant or CPA; Open to MBA candidates with relevant experience
- 4+ years Experience in a fund services or financial services industry.
- Knowledge of international accounting standards and practices.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with ease.
- Good understanding of security types and their accounting treatment
- Awareness of stock market practices & data vendor systems (e.g. Bloomberg)
- Knowledge of the processes of a fund's Custodian Bank and Investment Manager
