Butterfield Fulcrum Group (Cayman) LtdSenior Fund Accountant
Mar. 2007 - Mar. 2010Butterfield Fulcrum is headquartered in Bermuda with offices in 9 countries servicing over 800 funds across Hedge Funds, Fund of Funds, Managed Accounts and Private Equity/Real Estate Funds over the past 20 years. Reporting to the Operations Officer my role is based around Net Asset Value preparation, client relationship management/reporting, compliance and sign off of funds completed by junior colleagues. • Preparing Net Asset Values for complex funds on a weekly or monthly basis for fund investors ensuring timely confirmation of their period end balances and fund performance • Developed innovative methodologies for accounting with side-pockets, involving complex allocation schedules, tested/implemented new Fund Accounting/Shareholder reporting systems (Cogency/Investor Central) and helped transition to a global operating model • Preparing shareholder reports/financial statements for client reporting and fund compliance with Cayman Islands Monetary Authority requirements (IFRS, US GAAP, FAS157 for domiciled funds) • Completing internal control forms/accounting schedules for all funds, creating an environment to guarantee completeness and accuracy in NAV calculations as per SAS 70 Accreditation • Liaison with external auditors of funds to complete the audit and annual financial statements within the funds’ and regulators deadlines • Mentoring Trainee Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants and cross training across funds allowing junior staff to develop a deeper level of cooperation • Daily communication with Fund Managers, Prime Brokers, Custodians and back office staff, scheduling workflow and progress, ensuring all client based issues are identified and addressed • Review and sign off of generic funds completed by Trainee Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants