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Responsibilities Under limited supervision, prepare and review annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS, as required. Compile and review the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes, cash flow, footnotes, and additional schedules as required. Compile and advise on monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports such as Form PF, Form SLT, and others. Contribute to strong regulatory reporting relationships through interactions with internal parties, clients, regulators (SEC), and audit firm personnel. Writing and/or reviewing various reports related to engagements. Prepare adhoc reports for the client upon request; troubleshoot Fund Accounting and client issues. Attend meetings and training to enhance knowledge. Ensure accuracy of footnote disclosures via review of legal documents governing the fund. Present to or exchange information internally with clients and outside auditors. Coordinate yearend financial statement process. Identify errors or problems and independently investigate; recommend solutions to team members or supervisors. Work under limited supervision, follow established procedures, and plan own work. Suggest methods and procedures for new work assignments, reviewing with supervisor for input or approval. Assist in development of training programs for accountants in all aspects of financial reporting and the alternative fund industry. Requirements Four to six years of asset management accounting experience in either an Accounting Firm, Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator, Mutual Fund or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge. Previous Financial Statement Preparation experience. Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics with a minimum of 9 Accounting credits. Excellent communication skills. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Financial Statement Preparation, Regulatory Reporting, and Fund Accounting, with a strong foundation in GAAP and IFRS standards. Capable of effectively communicating with clients, regulators, and internal teams while ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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