Fund Accountant – Shared Services

About the role

Trident Trust is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its Shared Services team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full accounting cycle of a portfolio of fund clients, ensuring accurate net asset value (NAV) calculations and timely delivery of financial information.

Key responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of each fund’s structure, transactions and reporting requirements.
• Calculate NAV in line with fund-specific methodologies and produce the NAV package.
• Record cash movements, investment trades and other transactions in the accounting system.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly cash and position reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Update asset pricing and corporate actions to maintain correct valuations.
• Prepare expense and accrual calculations and ensure they are reflected in the NAV.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and respond to related queries.
• Liaise with clients, brokers, custodians, banks and auditors to support fund operations and audit processes.
• Monitor mailbox daily, handling queries or escalating as needed.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to adhering to regulatory and accounting standards.

Required skills

• Experience with fund accounting and NAV calculations.
• Proficiency in using accounting software for transaction processing.
• Knowledge of cash reconciliation and asset pricing processes.