
Senior Fund Accountant
- Cork
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You will be responsible for a portfolio of clients and will work as part of a team to achieve and meet their needs.
- You will be an important link between management and junior staff, responsible for the quality of the work carried out for the client.
- Taking an active part in the initial setup of any new funds take-on and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set up process.
- Overseeing the preparation and collation of Know Your Customer and Client Due Diligence files.
- Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.
- Handling the fund accounts and preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the fund entities.
- Preparing the funds' periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports.
- Coordinate and arranging investor servicing, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions as well as issuance of shareholder statements.
- Organising and participating in board meetings and shareholders' meetings.
- Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and maintaining relevant contacts with the tax authorities.
- Accurately record all time spent dealing with client matters to ensure the clients are correctly invoiced.
- Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and administrational tasks as required by your managers or clients.
- Several years of experience in Private Equity, Real Estate or Debt Fund Administration, including NAV calculation, Transfer Agent and investor servicing, tax compliance, etc.
- Experience of UK FRS and IFRS accounting standards.
- Experience of consolidations and other accounting standards would be considered an asset.
- Strong academic background, qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) preferred.
- Good communication skills, organised and flexible.
- You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate.
- Ambitious with a high level of energy and commitment.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines.
- High level of IT literacy with strong Excel and Word skills.
- Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
- Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
- Continuous mentoring along your career progression
- Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
- 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
- Plus additional local benefits depending on your location