2027 Graduate Programme - Fund Accounting

Alter Domus; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

ACCA accreditation support

Study leave for ACCA

Birthday + graduation day off

Job summary

Alter Domus invites applications for its Graduate Programme in Cork, aimed at developing professional and technical skills for a fast‑paced alternative investment context. The programme features 12‑month rotations across Private Debt, Private Equity, Real Estate and Fund of Funds, with a structured onboarding and formal training designed to accelerate career growth.

Starting in September, the programme offers exposure to fund setup, NAV computations, and cross‑functional collaboration with

Qualifications

• Candidate is working towards a 2.1 degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics.
• Interest in accounting for investment products (Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Debt) is desirable.
• Willingness to pursue ACCA accreditation and pathway.
• Strong collaboration and communication within a team, with reliability and organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in day-to-day fund operations and coordinate with investors and fund managers.
• Engage in onboarding and training to develop industry skills and context.
• Assist in setup of funds and real estate structures during restructurings, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Prepare fund NAV calculations and year-end financial statements; assist with audits and fund reports.
• Review tax returns and balances; liaise with tax authorities as needed.
• Support initial setup of new funds and coordinate with tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Reliability

Organized

Education

2.1 degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

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Location: Cork, IE

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 7,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

The aim of Alter Domus’ Graduate Programme is to create a graduate experience that develops individuals’ professional and technical skills, fosters engagement and understanding with the wider business and provides an opportunity for accelerated career growth with Alter Domus.

Our Graduate Programme commences in September each year - unless you would like to start earlier. A key part of our Graduate Programme is the facilitation of 12 month rotations across the key areas of our business, namely Private Debt, Private Equity, Real Estate and Fund of Funds.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers.
• Undergoing aninteractive onboarding & training program designed to quickly and effectively give new joiners the industry skills and contexts needed.
• You will take part in the setup of funds, and implementing complex international real estate structures as part of restructuring plans, mergers and acquisitions.
• Preparing the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports.
• Reviewing tax returns and tax balances and maintaining relevant contacts with the tax authorities.
• 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.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Expertise per sub-asset class: All teams specialise in a given asset class (Private Equity, Real Estate, Debt, Fund Of Funds)
• End-to-end processing by an integrated team of generalists with full knowledge and control over the full process rather than functionalization of the teams.
• Expert Pools support the delivery teams on specific topics: Consolidation, Liquidations, Tax Compliance, Transfer Pricing, Investor Customer Due Diligence (CDD).

YOUR PROFILE:

• You should be working towards a 2.1 degree (or above) in areas such as Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics
• You are interested in accounting for investment products, particularly funds in the Real Estate, Private Equity or Private Debt industries, a relevant internship an advantage
• You are interested in pursuing further professional development through the ACCA pathway
• You enjoy communicating and collaborating within a team to help solved problems and generate results andyou are reliableand organized.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Grad benefits also include:

• Support forACCA accreditation including study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday and graduation!
• 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
• Health Insurance
• Pension Scheme

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.