Settlements and Accounting Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide trade support to Head of Trading, ensuring smooth settlement of trades with brokers and custodians

• Deliver accurate and timely portfolio management reporting for the Capital team, including quarterly financials and P&L reporting on positions

• Manage daily cash, trade, and FX management, settlement and reconciliations. Own every transaction

• Work closely with the Head of Capital on special projects, including leading the implementation of automation and process improvements across back-office operations

• Support the preparation of monthly accounts, financial statements, and assist with coordination of audits

• Handle tax compliance, filings, and management fee allocations across jurisdictions

• Support KYC and onboarding of brokers, custodians, and other counterparties

• Review and approve payments, expenses, VAT and GST returns

• Maintain updates to the Capital Markets playbook and other documentation, as needed

• Lodge votes in a timely manner for proxy voting and AGM

• Perform other finance and operational tasks, as required

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, CPA) is an advantage

• Familiarity with both public markets and private markets

• Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle and solid understanding of settlement cycles

• Practical experience working with custodians, brokers, and fund administrators

• Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial and P&L reporting, and tax regulations. Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, financial statements, and coordinating audits

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills

• Possesses big-picture strategy skills and in-the-trenches execution skills

• Works effectively with modest support and guidance

• Able to earn the trust of senior colleagues and stakeholders

• Maintains a polished demeanour, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Meticulous, cautious and unfazed by impossible standards

• Has an opinion, but know when restraint is appropriate