Senior Fund Accountant

About the Company

A leader in Global Banking & Financial Services. My client have been active in Ireland since 1973. Replicating the diversity of the Group model, the client within Ireland offers the varied activities of Corporate and Institutional Banking, Securities Services comprising both Custody and Administration Services and Real Estate Advisory, while also providing IFSC (International Financial Services Centre) based services to the wider Group internationally.

About the Position

My client is seeking the addition of a Senior Fund Accountant to join their expanding Hedge funds team located in South Dublin. The Senior Fund Accountant (SFA) role is responsible for the validation and release of hedge fund/ private equity Net Asset Valuations. The SFA checks the work of Fund Accountants and provides final release to the market or investment manager. The SFA is responsible for ensuring that all checks and controls have been performed on a valuation. The SFA is often the first point of contact for clients regarding valuations

Key Responsibilities

• Review of fund NAVs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Review of fund transactions, eg. Security trading, investor activity, etc.
• Ensuring all income accruals and corporate actions are accounted for and validated
• Approval and sending of fund invoices / cash instructions
• NAV impact analysis and justification
• Daily communication with clients and other external stakeholders
• Monitoring all cash and security reconciliation items on a daily basis.
• Assist and train other team members with queries / questions as they arise. 
• FA resource for the on boarding of new business, ensuing that FA systems and accounting
• requirements are in place.
• Understanding of fund operating documents, prospectus, pricing policy, agreements.
• Attendance and participation in team / departmental meetings.

Experience/Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years Fund Accounting experience incorporating the above key responsibilities.
• A minimum of 1 year NAV review experience
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
• A thorough knowledge of Hedge Fund/ Private equity/Mutual accounting, including interaction with Prime Brokers and Middle
  Office.
• A third level qualification or equivalent preferably in a business or accounting related discipline preferred.

Remuneration Package

• Competitive Salary - €45-50k
• A strong benefits package
• A hybrid role
• Excellent work life balance and flexibility
• Parking on site 

Contact

To have a confidential discussion regarding this role or other financial services roles please contact Kristin Keogh on +353 1 592 7853 or email me

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