senior hedge/mutual fund accountant eager to contribute over 12 years of experience in securities and investment accounting toward supporting a dynamic firm in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

• broad-based financial experience includes fixed-income products, sec filings and compliance, internal controls, portfolio management, private equity and partnership funds, offshore and onshore funds, reconciliations, financial statements, and hedge fund accounting.
• advanced abilities in trade settlement and analysis of traders p&l statements. 

         highly structured, deadline-focused, methodical, and systematic professional who consistently adheres to established rules and procedures.

         able to develop and use various analytical tools and approaches to optimize the investment process, and leverage historical performance data to make prudent decisions.

• proficient with treasury bills/bonds, municipals, high-yield, mortgage-backed, derivatives, futures, forwards, options, hedges, and swaps.
• outstanding analytical, documentation, reporting, interpersonal and communication skills.
• foster and effectively maintain cohesive relationships at all levels throughout an organization.
• combine polished leadership and team-building talents to manage highly productive personnel.    
• substantial expertise in using microsoft excel including creating pivot tables and using vlookup.  

 

 

rbc, hta & quest capital, new york, ny 2007 to present

hedge fund accountant

• collaborated with product control & operations in effectively administering reconciliation of swap and futures accounts.
• seamlessly transferred balance sheet and p&l accounts for master/feeder and fund of funds at core, class and series level during comprehensive system conversion.         

 

citco,  jersey city, nj, 2006 to 2007

senior hedge fund accountant

         reconciled broker statements against client financial reports for 12 hedge fund brokers for cash, portfolio, open trades, positions and collateral encompassing products such as equities, bonds, futures, forwards, otc swaps, options, convertible bonds and other derivative instruments.

         expertly performed accounting in both onshore and offshore markets.

         demonstrated sharp attention to accuracy in calculating private equity and partnership allocation of capitalized cost, incentive and management fees, preparing financial statements, and compiling final month-end investor capital nav statements and fund allocation schedules.

         served as back office administrator for client with $20b in assets under management (aum); adeptly matched clients trades, dividend reports and p&l statement to accounting system. 

         examined broker statements and accelerated resolution of breaks in quantity, price, commission, swings in futures and options, wires, cash, pricing, and collateral.

         reviewed and verified month-end prices for all open positions in strict compliance with sec requirement fas 133.

 

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professional experience continued

 

valueline, new york, ny, 2004 to 2006

senior fund accountant

• as analyst for nine equity, fixed income and hedge funds, expertly reconciled trades, monitored equity funds, processed corporate action changes, and rectified security holdings issues.
• leveraged well-developed analytical strengths to prepare complex 10q and 10k filings.
• partnered extensively with auditors to ensure accuracy and efficiency of daily activities.

 

smith barney,  new york, ny, 2002 to 2004  

accounting regulatory reporting analyst

• meticulously audited accounting and valuation reports and conducted in-depth analysis for six multi-currency fixed income, derivative and hedge funds.   
• prepared schedule of investments, and statements for asset & liabilities, operations, changes, cash flows, and notes to shareholders.
• enhanced efficiency by automating calculation of next months accruals.
• proactively researched and resolved accounting and/or regulatory issues or discrepancies.
• precisely calculated partners /shareholders allocations for hedge funds.

 

state street bank,  n. quincy, ma, 1988 to 1996

supervisor, mutual fund accounting

• teamed with mutual funds manager in completing daily fund accounting and securities processing.

         championed efforts to reduce monthly deadline period from five days to four days.

         established, monitored and diligently maintained daily controls and procedures to ensure consistent compliance.  

         provided training to new hires and covered desks during vacations.

• posted month-end closing entries for income, expenses, and realized/unrealized gains and losses.
• applied dynamic leadership talents toward directing and supervising team of six portfolio and fund accountants in administering single and multiclass domestic and international funds.
• expeditiously reviewed month-end financial statements, nav allocations, cash reconciliations, and accruals of fund accountants prior to report submission to client.
• reconciled accounting system against broker statements for hedge funds.
• priced securities using navigator software and conducted regular tolerance checks.

         successfully advanced from grade 8 to 12 based on significant dedication, investment savvy, accounting proficiency, and leadership attributes.      

 

 

mba degree in accounting c almeda university. id, 2002

bs degree, major in accounting c facs, glen carbon, il, 1986

 

 

series 7  and 63, 2009

 

 

microsoft office                                    visual basic                  dst horizon                 sunguard invest one

great plains                              pam                             total return                  multi-currency

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