Real Estate and Private Fund

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Auditor with expertise in U.S. Real Estate Funds, Private Fund Audits, and experience with registered funds or digital assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing complex financial statements for U.S.-based funds and a deep understanding of relevant U.S. GAAP accounting standards and regulations. You will work directly with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely audits and contribute to strategic decision-making within the firm.

This role is ideal for an individual with 3+ years of audit experience in the financial services or private equity sectors, particularly in the realm of real estate investment funds, private equity funds, or digital assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit and Assurance:

• Lead audits for U.S. real estate funds, private funds, and digital assets funds, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Execute end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, testing, and documentation, to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform detailed reviews of fund financial statements, investor capital statements, and transaction flow, ensuring that all entries comply with fund policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Work with clients to resolve any issues or questions that arise during the audit process and ensure all deliverables meet the required deadlines.
• Review and validate fund-specific transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.

Private Fund and Real Estate Fund Expertise:

• Review financial statements for real estate investment and private equity funds, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and industry-specific regulations.
• Provide expert guidance on complex fund structures, including joint ventures, special purpose entities, and leveraged investments in real estate.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting real estate funds and private equity, especially in relation to digital assets, cryptocurrency, and other emerging investment vehicles.
• Analyze and reconcile capital accounts, investor distributions, and investment performance for both real estate and private equity funds.

Audit of Registered Funds & Digital Assets:

• Audit registered funds, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements such as the Investment Company Act and applicable SEC rules.
• Provide insights on auditing and reporting for digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenized investments, and blockchain-related financial activities.
• Ensure the appropriate valuation of digital assets and related transactions, applying industry best practices and U.S. GAAP standards for cryptocurrency reporting.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and reporting guidelines impacting digital asset funds and other alternative investments.

Client & Team Interaction:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during audits, developing and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including tax advisors, legal teams, and operations, to provide comprehensive audit services.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior audit staff, assisting with technical questions, and guiding them through the audit process.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare comprehensive audit documentation and workpapers, ensuring compliance with firm policies and auditing standards.
• Draft audit reports, presenting findings and providing recommendations to clients and senior management.
• Ensure that audit findings and recommendations are effectively communicated and acted upon by clients.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of audit experience, specifically in the real estate fund and private equity sectors.
• Familiarity with digital assets or blockchain-related financial transactions, including cryptocurrency or tokenized assets will be added advantage
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, particularly in the context of real estate investment, private equity, and digital asset funds.
• Experience with real estate investment structures, including joint ventures, syndications, SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles), and private equity funds.
• Strong technical knowledge of audit methodologies, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for investment funds.
• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements concurrently, balancing time management and priorities.