Fund Accounting Supervisor, Real Estate – Real Estate Funds

Job Description

Supervisor, Fund Accounting (Real Assets) | The Citco Group Limited

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Citco Group Limited, a global leader in fund services, corporate governance, and related asset services. Operating across 80 offices worldwide, Citco delivers end-to-end solutions for over $1 trillion in assets under administration. As a core member of the Fund Accounting – Real Estate team, this role is critical in maintaining accurate financial records and delivering award-winning services for complex fund structures that clients depend upon.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Various global locations
• Team: Fund Accounting – Real Estate team, reporting to the Assistant Vice President.
• Mission: To ensure accurate financial record-keeping, prepare comprehensive financial reports, and lead junior staff in delivering exceptional fund administration services for complex real assets.
• Tech Stack: Yardi accounting system(s), Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What You’ll Actually Do
• Bookkeeping & Reporting: Maintain accurate books and records, and prepare or review financial statements, reports, and performance metrics.
• Fee Management: Calculate and review carried interest, performance, and incentive fees for complex fund structures.
• Transaction Processing: Coordinate and process payments and other financial transactions efficiently.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise junior staff, review their work for sign-off, and monitor their progression to identify training needs.
• Stakeholder & Project Coordination: Serve as a primary contact for onshore stakeholders, coordinate team deliverables, and participate in business expansion projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related area, and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 6–8 years in accounting for the financial services sector, specifically Real Estate, Asset Management, or Fund Administration. Includes 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Skills: Knowledge of SPV Accounting, experienced in reviewing and preparing general ledger and financial statements, excellent verbal and written English communication, strong supervisory skills, business acumen, sound judgment, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities, proficient with Microsoft Applications.
• Bonus: Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP, established knowledge in accounting and consolidations under IFRS, user experience with Yardi accounting system(s).