Financial Accountant, Funds, Private Equity
Role
We are currently recruiting for an Accountant within our growing Private Equity Fund Accounting department. This is a pivotal role within the overall division. The Accountant will assist in all aspects of administration of Private Equity Funds, including fund accounting and financial reporting.
Principal Responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of high quality service to each of the clients assigned to their team.
- Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.
- Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
- Assists in the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns.
- Ensures NAV's are issued accurately and within defined timeframes.
- Ensures the accurate and timely payment of operating expenses.
- Liaises with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV.
- Communicates effectively with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities.
- Ensures that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund.
- Preparation & collation of reports for board packs
Skills /Experience
- Must be a team player, customer-centric, positive attitude, enthusiasm, natural ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast - paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent attention to details with accuracy and precision
- Knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS desirable
- Experience in the production of management accounts, with experience in debits and credits
- Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory / tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.
- Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Private Equity Fund Administration
- Prioritisation and multi-tasking
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of standards and procedures required for own tasks
- Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel and Word
- Supports with daily BAU where necessary to support the team