Fund Accounting Associate (Philippines)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accounting Associate to join our FAST (Fund Accounting Service Team). This role is ideal for someone early in their accounting career who is interested in building experience in investment fund accounting and financial operations.

In this role, you will support day-to-day fund accounting operations across a portfolio of investment funds, assist with transaction processing and reconciliations, and help maintain accurate financial data and reporting. You will work closely with fund accounting professionals and cross-functional partners to ensure accounting processes are executed accurately and on time.

The Fund Accounting Associate will report to a Fund Accounting Manager within FAST and collaborate with Fund Services, Banking, and Tax teams. This role is well-suited for candidates who are highly organized, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

You will:

• Execute daily fund accounting tasks according to established procedures
• Investigate and resolve variances and discrepancies promptly
• Assist in pulling supporting document for external auditors to ensure timely completion of fund audits
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and capital account statements
• Maintain and update fund accounting data across systems, including data cleanup projects
• Track task completion against service-level agreements (SLAs) and escalate issues when needed
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and documentation as FAST scales
• Look at existing processes and ask whether AI and automation could do them better

You have:

• 2–5 years of experience in fund accounting
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, including debits, credits, and double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with financial data accurately
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Comfort learning and working with accounting software and financial systems
• Reliable internet connection and the ability to work remotely during required business hours
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, especially Excel/Sheets (formulas, pivot tables, vlookups)
• Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, or fund administration platforms (a plus, not required)
• Background in fund accounting, investment accounting, or financial services (a plus, not required)
• Knowledge of partnership accounting or investment fund structures (a plus, not required)
• An instinct to question existing processes and use AI and automation to build better ones

Work Arrangement:

This is a full-time remote position based in the Philippines. Overlap with US business hours is required for team collaboration, period-end closes, and cross-functional coordination.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation for the Philippines market
• Fully remote work arrangement
  • Working hours: 6 am - 3 pm Philippines time (can be flexible)
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity to build expertise in US investment fund accounting
• Supportive team environment with clear processes and documentation
• Growth opportunities as FAST and the broader operations team scale
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing fund administration business

Belltower Funds is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.