CarVal Investors is recognized as a global leader in managing opportunistic value investments, including loan portfolios, real estate, corporate securities and special opportunities.
Founded in 1987, CarVal Investors has managed investments in more than $25 billion in assets in 3,600 transactions in 43 countries. Today, the firm has $9.4 billion in assets under management and has 350 employees in 12 offices across the globe.
This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure in growing, diverse, and dynamic investment businesses. The Senior Accountant will be a valuable member of the finance function in the accounting for and reporting of diverse investment activities. The sectors include Consumer & Residential, Commercial & Industrial, Special Opportunities and Latin American investments. The Senior Accountant must liaise with Investment Staff, Operations Analysts, Accounting Manager and peers to ensure investment activity is recorded accurately.
The position will require a candidate that is able to learn from previous experiences and apply accounting rules to make decisions independently, while communicating actively with peers and management. Responsibilities must be performed in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Principal Accountabilities
Maintain accounting records for investment activity in accordance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures. Participate in the month-end close process and ensure various control/review procedures are completed on a timely basis. Complete quarterly and year-end financial reporting and tax requirements.
Actively liaise with the appropriate functional teams including Fund Financial Reporting, Operations, GAAP and Tax specialists, and Cargill Value Services regarding proper treatment of technical accounting issues.
Prepare and compile reporting deliverables as requested by Cargill and CarVal Investors management.
Participate in the annual audit by preparing audit schedules and other financial information requested by external auditors.
Actively participate and assist with projects and process improvement initiatives.
Skills
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum 5-7 years professional accounting experience
Desired:
Ability to prioritize work and manage time
Strong sense of ownership
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to think and act independently
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and high level of initiative
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Enjoys working in a team environment
Understanding of and commitment to internal controls
Strong computer skills and ability to learn and understand core IT systems.
Experience with PeopleSoft Summit general ledger system
Experience in trading and financial markets business
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