Financial Accountant, Funds, Private Equity

Pontoon Solutions; Limerick; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon Solutions is seeking an Accountant for our Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Ireland. The role supports administration of Private Equity Funds, fund accounting and financial reporting.

You will liaise with clients and auditors, ensure deadlines are met, and contribute to regulatory returns, NAV production, and board pack reporting. Strong Excel/Word skills and GAAP knowledge are essential for timely, precise deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing management accounts and handling debits/credits.
• Knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS desirable.
• Familiarity with Irish regulatory/tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality service to clients assigned to the team.
• Liaise with clients and external auditors; handle audit queries.
• Ensure regulatory filing deadlines are met and service levels are achieved.
• Assist in regulatory returns including Central Bank and CSO.
• Ensure NAVs are issued accurately and on time.
• Process operating expense payments accurately and on schedule.
• Determine fund structure and detail needed to support NAV strikes.
• Communicate fund activities clearly with clients and investors.
• Establish operating arrangements at fund inception.
• Prepare and collate board pack reports.

Skills

Team player

Customer-centric

Attention to detail

Irish/UK GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Management accounts

Regulatory knowledge

Private Equity Fund Admin

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

MS Excel

MS Word

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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.

• 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