Equanime - Fund Accountant

BWGI, the wholly owned asset manager of Brasil Warrant, has formed the Equity Multi-Strategy Platform as an additional investment vertical. The Equity Multi-Strategy Platform expects to hire portfolio managers across fundamental, systematic, flow-based and event-driven equity alpha strategies. Brasil Warrant has been in existence for over 100 years, managing, operating and acting as a controlling shareholder of businesses across various industries, including financial services. BWGI provides the infrastructure, processes and capital of a large-scale institutional asset manager while, at the same time, offering duration, permanence and a long-term investment horizon.

Key Responsibilities

 Fund Accounting

• Manage the monthly and quarterly NAV (Net Asset Value) process with fund administrators.
• Oversee the general ledger, fee calculations (management/performance for the fund and Portfolio Managers), and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain and reconcile books and records.
• Review and implement internal financial controls and risk management procedures.
• Manage capital activities in and out of the fund.
• Coordinate closely with tax and legal and operations teams.

Operations & Trade Support

• Monitor and reconcile daily trade activity, cash movements, and position balances across custodians, prime brokers, and administrators.
• Support the investment team with pre- and post-trade operational workflows.
• Collaborate with technology providers to improve systems and automation.
• Work closely with compliance, trading, and risk on the above functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
• CPA, CFA, or CAIA designation is a strong plus.
• 5–6 years of experience in fund accounting, preferably within a hedge fund, asset management firm, or fund administrator.
• Experience with NAV calculations, fee structures (management and performance), and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with audit and tax processes for investment funds.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Arcesium is a strong plus
• Strong Excel skills
• Familiarity with trade lifecycle, settlement processes, and reconciliation tools.
• Understanding of financial instruments including equities, derivatives, and fixed income.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Advent Geneva, Investran, or similar platforms).
• Strong Excel skills; experience with macros or VBA is a plus.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Advent Geneva, Investran, or similar platforms).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill.s
• High attention to detail.