Acceleration Center - Fund Accounting -Associate

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Industry/Sector CM X-Sector Specialism Assurance Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary The Opportunity Join our Acceleration Center Mexico and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day. As an Acceleration Center - Fund Accounting - Associate, you will engage in delivering managed services within our Assurance practice, focusing on client support and managed service delivery. This role involves collaborating with cross-border teams to process accounts payable, manage vendor reconciliations, and address inquiries efficiently. You will be instrumental in maintaining accurate and timely processing of payables, working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to support enterprise-level operations. As an Associate, you will develop your skills and knowledge by contributing to client engagements and projects. You will be exposed to diverse perspectives and complex situations, allowing you to build meaningful client connections and grow your personal brand. Your adaptability and reliability will be key as you navigate challenges and embrace opportunities for growth. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Mexico, you will leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills to support the Accounts Payable team. Your experience with accounting principles and internal controls will be crucial in delivering quality work. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can enhance your professional skills and contribute to the success of our clients. The Associate will support an onshore managed services team providing accounting, investment operations, and reporting services to family offices and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The role will focus on investment transaction processing, reconciliations, month-end accounting, and exception resolution across public and alternative investments. Candidates should be able to work for the most part independently within established processes, while collaborating with and seeking support from the onshore team as needed. Key Responsibilities Perform investment and account reconciliations, including brokerage, custody, private equity/fund, cash, position, market value, price, and cost basis reconciliations. Process investment transactions such as capital calls, distributions, and updates to investment market values based on capital account statements and other supporting documentation. Monitor custodian, private bank, and fund manager portals for transactions, valuations, notices, and actionable items. Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately classified based on supporting documentation. Investigate reconciliation breaks and transaction discrepancies and, for the most part, resolve routine issues independently while seeking guidance as needed. Escalate unresolved or complex items to the onshore team with clear supporting analysis. Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, client reporting, and new client onboarding as needed. Document and maintain process procedures, checklists, and supporting documentation to enable consistent execution and knowledge transfer. Follow established controls and procedures and identify opportunities to improve or streamline recurring processes. Execute established processes and reconciliations with a high degree of independence, investigate routine differences, and proactively communicate and escalate issues while seeking support when needed. Qualifications & Preferred Background Approximately 1 year of relevant experience in accounting, investment operations, fund accounting, financial services, or managed services. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong accounting fundamentals and experience performing reconciliations and researching differences. Working knowledge of financial markets and investment products. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work for the most part independently within established processes, while appropriately seeking guidance and proactively flagging issues to the onshore team. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Experience with investment accounting, alternative investments, partnership or trust accounting, or family office / ultra-high-net-worth clients is preferred. English Advanced skills. Systems & Technology Experience or familiarity with the following is preferred: Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools AI-enabled productivity, analysis, and automation tools General ledger systems such as QuickBooks and Sage Intacct Investment aggregation and reporting platforms such as Addepar and Masttro Alternative investment document management and data extraction platforms such as Canoe and Arch Candidates should have an interest in leveraging technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, enhance analysis, and support day-to-day work. . Travel Requirements Up to 20% Job Posting End Date