Fund Accountant

Alter Domus; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA study support

Study leave

Flexible holidays & birthday day off

Mentoring & career progression

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Alter Domus seeks a finance professional to support fund administration in Ireland. You will participate in the initial funds onboarding, coordinate with tax specialists and legal partners, and handle day-to-day operations with investors and fund managers.

You will prepare fund accounts, NAV calculations, and year-end financial statements, supporting audits and regulatory reporting. Fluency in English and proactive client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required and strong communication skills.
• Experience in fund administration, audit, or fiduciary services is a plus.
• Able to work proactively with teams and clients in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Take an active part in the initial setup of new funds and liaise with tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries.
• Manage day-to-day fund operations and coordinate with investors and fund managers.
• Handle fund accounts and prepare periodic reports and regulatory filings.
• Prepare Net Asset Value calculations and year-end financial statements; assist with audits.
• Review tax returns and liaise with tax authorities.
• Record time spent on client matters accurately for invoicing.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required by managers or clients.

Skills

Fluent English

Client relationship

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

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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 6,000 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

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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;
• 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;
• 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.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You are degree level educated in a relevant area such Finance, Accounting or Economics;
• You may have some existing relevant experience in the fields of fund administration, audit or fiduciary services;
• You have knowledge of fund industry, valuation, and accounting;
• A basic knowledge in accounting for investment products and experience of closed ended funds in the private assset space will be considered as an asset;
• You are fluent in English;
• You possess team spirit, a capacity to build strong client relationships and take initiative to act without waiting for direction (when appropriate).

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.

Our global benefits also include:

• 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

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.