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Our indicative standard charges for Fund Accounting Services are listed below. Custom packages of 25, 50 and 80 hours per month are available.
Fund Accountant are proficient in general ledger accounting and production of monthly management accounts. Well versed with UK/US GAAP, they are responsible for preparation of project reports, financial modeling, analysis of financial statements, valuations and other custom tasks. They are well versed with financial analysis concepts such as break-even analysis, NPV, IRR, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, ratio analysis, replacement cost analysis among others.
Sr Fund Accountant are proficient in general ledger accounting and production of monthly management accounts. Well versed with UK/US GAAP, they are responsible for preparation of project reports, financial modeling, analysis of financial statements, valuations and other custom tasks. They are well versed with financial analysis concepts such as break-even analysis, NPV, IRR, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, ratio analysis, replacement cost analysis among others.
Fund accounting services provide specialized accounting, reporting, and compliance support for investment funds, nonprofit entities, or government organizations. These services typically include transaction processing, NAV (net asset value) calculations, financial statement preparation, audit support, investor reporting, and general ledger management.
While “types” may be defined variously depending on context, commonly recognized categories include:
You don’t always strictly need a CPA credential, but having one (or equivalent certification) can add significant credibility and technical expertise, especially for roles involving financial reporting, audits, compliance, and more complex accounting standards. Many fund accounting teams include professionals with CPA or other relevant accounting qualifications.
Fund accountants carry out tasks such as reconciling transactions, calculating NAVs, preparing periodic financial statements, processing capital calls and distributions, expense allocations, audit support, investor reporting, and ensuring books are GAAP/IFRS compliant. They also ensure the accounting for securities, accruals, and corporate actions is accurate and timely.
Fund accounting involves recording all financial activities (investments, contributions, withdrawals, fees, expenses) in a structured way so that each “fund” or portfolio has its own self‑balancing books. At period ends, NAV is calculated, accounts are reconciled, adjustments made, and reports are produced for investors, auditors, and regulators.
In fund accounting, the emphasis is on accountability rather than profitability. Each fund needs to be tracked separately, often under restrictions or investor agreements. By contrast, corporate accounting focuses on the aggregate profitability and financial position of a company. Also, fund accounting frequently involves more complex calculations, reconciliations, and frequent reporting cycles.
Outsourcing fund accounting gives you access to specialized infrastructure, domain expertise, cost efficiency, scalability, and consistent quality. It frees your internal team to focus on core investment strategy and operations. Many fund managers outsource NAV calculations, investor reporting, audit documentation, and back‑office accounting to external providers.
Key criteria include: experience with relevant fund types (real estate, private equity, hedge funds), strong control and audit frameworks, technical expertise with GAAP/IFRS, robust systems and automation, transparency in reporting, data security standards, and ability to scale with your fund portfolio.
