Job Description

1. Performs detailed 1st review of interim and annual financial statements and quarterly Schedule of Investments.

2. Review accuracy and reasonability of financial statements disclosures.

3. Verify crosschecks and calculations.

4. Provide financial statements preparation guidance to Associates by providing and walking through review comments.

5. Follow all procedures regarding financial statements review and sign off on all required checklists.

6. Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on experience and changes to regulatory requirements, funds and clients.

7. Prepares more complex interim and annual shareholder reports and Schedule of Investments.

8. Perform planning procedures in order to identify any issues prior to the reporting cycle commencing, discuss with Manager and work with applicable parties to resolve.

9. Coordinate the receipt of reports, extracts and other information from Fund Accounting, Reporting and Compliance, Client, etc.

10. Perform a detailed review of the general ledger balances, identifying issues and initiating the resolution of those issues with applicable parties.

11. Ensure the accuracy and reasonability of amounts disclosed in the financial statements.

12. Calculate certain financial statements disclosures based on Regulatory requirements, as applicable.

13. Follow all procedures regarding financial statements preparation and sign off on all required checklists. Recommend and implement enhancements to procedures based on knowledge and experience obtained during preparation process.

14. Ensure adherence to the production calendar, or promptly communicate changes thereto to all concerned parties.

15. Communicate and coordinate the distribution of all drafts of the financial statements to all external and internal parties.

16. Assist Associates in the resolution of issues.

17. Train Associates and new employees on financial statements preparation, group procedures, Regulatory and GAAP requirements,
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