Associate Manager, Real Estate Accounting/Private Markets

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

Job Description

Associate Manager, Real Estate Accounting/Private Markets

Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

What You Will Get To Do:

Deliver accurate and timely work product within deliverable timelines

Prepare and review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, income and expense accruals and investment activity

Update distribution waterfall (carried interest) models

Prepare and review management fee calculations and supporting schedules

Review all transaction documentation and supporting files, and understand the features of the investment transactions, accruals, etc.

Perform bank reconciliations and process journal entries

Support year-end audit process, in collaboration with the team, client and auditors

Actively interact with clients and counter-parties including legal counsels, auditors and tax advisors to meet key deadlines

Support development of team members by providing technical training and sharing fund knowledge

Actively planning, coordinating and monitoring the quality and timing of various client deliverables of the team

What You Will Bring:

At least 2 years at a Big 4 in the Cayman Islands, auditing investment funds

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; ACA, CA or CPA required

6+ years’ experience in Accounting; a focus on alternative investments funds, Private Equity/Real Assets experience, is a plus

Knowledge required of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other comprehensive accounting concepts; knowledge on investment partnerships is a plus

Experience preparing and reviewing general ledgers, work papers and financial statements

Deadline-oriented with strong attention to detail with the ability to complete assigned tasks independently

Ability to work independently and as part of a team successfully

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills required

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

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