Obtain knowledge and understanding of client's business; Draft financial statements proforma for new clients; Prepare financial statements, including supporting workpapers, of alternative investment companies (e.g., hedge funds, private equity funds) with simple to complex structure; Conduct research and read pronouncements and illustrative financial statements provided by external auditors that are relevant to the fund; Communicate with manager in-charge for client-related matters; Communicate/liase directly with external stakeholders such as investment managers, fund administrators and external auditors from the preparation to issuance of financial statements; Attend internal client meetings, meetings with the auditors and other meetings relevant to the financial statements preparation; Discuss/present the issues noted and corresponding resolution(s) with the client and/or auditors during calls/meetings; Perform general accounting, bookkeeping and reporting for selected clients; Provide assistance to the junior members of the team; Provide assistance to the manager in-charge in monitoring the status of the engagement.