Role snapshot
A Fund Accountant focuses on NAV calculation, fund reporting and investor accounting. This page shows what to put on a Fund Accountant CV, which skills and keywords to include, how to write achievement bullets and which qualifications strengthen your application.
Professional summary starter
Fund Accountant with [X] years of experience in NAV calculation, fund reporting and investor accounting. Strong in nav calculation and review, fund financial statements and investor accounting, using Bloomberg / Capital IQ / Refinitiv and Microsoft Excel (modelling). Known for [one measurable result] and for working closely with colleagues across finance and the business. Seeking a Fund Accountant role where I can add measurable value.
Replace each [bracket] with your own facts. Edit the wording until it sounds like you.
Core skills to show
NAV calculation and reviewFund financial statementsInvestor accountingReconciliations with custodians and administrators
Related keywords recruiters search for
NAV calculation and reviewFund financial statementsInvestor accountingReconciliations with custodians and administratorsvaluationDCFcomparable companiesLBOequity researchportfolio managementdue diligencepitch bookfinancial modellingasset allocationNAVinvestment committee
Tools and standards
Tools
- Bloomberg / Capital IQ / Refinitiv
- Microsoft Excel (modelling)
- PowerPoint
- Python or SQL (optional)
- Fund accounting systems
- Power BI
Standards and frameworks
- Valuation methods
- Portfolio theory
- Securities regulations
- Fund accounting standards
Achievement bullet ideas
Start each bullet with a strong verb and add a number, scale or time saved.
- Calculated NAV daily for [X] funds with assets of [amount], with zero NAV errors
- Reconciled holdings and cash to custodians and cleared breaks within [X] day(s)
- Prepared annual fund financial statements that passed audit without adjustments
- Wrote [X] research reports or investment memos, with [X]% of recommendations outperforming the benchmark.
Suggested CV structure
- Professional summary
- Experience
- Education
- Core skills and tools
- Certifications
- Key achievements
- Languages, awards and optional sections
Quantify deal sizes, assets managed and investment results. List modelling and data tools you use daily.