Associate/Senior Associate, Fund Accounting (Hedge - Japan Market)

About MUFG Investor Services

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

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This growth oriented position will have the primary responsibility of providing the full range of fund administration services to Hedge Funds. This individual will be responsible for understanding and applying current accounting principles to the accounting and financial reporting of funds and for reviewing transaction and valuation information.  A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

Core Requirements (Both Levels)

• Strong grounding in accounting and fund accounting principles
• Experience in NAV preparation, reconciliations, and period-end processes
• Exposure to diversified fund structures (e.g. PE, RE, Hedge, or multi-asset funds)
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deliverables, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and good documentation discipline
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Value-Added Experience

• Experience handling Japanese (JP) clients, or working with Japan-based stakeholders
• Direct client-facing experience, including emails/calls and day-to-day queries
• Prior involvement in audit coordination with auditors
• Exposure to financial statement preparation (statutory or investor reporting)
• Involvement in audit processes (internal and/or external), including audit queries and support

 

Associate

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting or fund accounting
• Able to prepare fund deliverables with supervision
• Basic exposure to audits and financial statements

Senior Associate

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or fund accounting
• Strong understanding of end-to-end fund processes
• Able to handle audits, financial statements, and client communication with minimal supervision
• Comfortable acting as a point of contact for clients and auditors

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MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.