Fund Accountant

The Adecco Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Adecco Group in Dublin is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting professional to support the preparation, review and delivery of financial statements for complex investment funds on behalf of AIF clients.

You will ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance and act as the primary contact for clients and external auditors. Previous funds accounting or funds audit experience is welcomed. Dublin-based role with hybrid work expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, US GAAP, and Lux GAAP.
• Solid understanding of investment fund structures, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and alternative investment vehicles.
• Experience in private equity and/or hedge fund accounting is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and interpret complex fund accounting statements and financial reports.
• Experience working with clients, auditors, and multiple stakeholders in a financial reporting environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and oversee the production of accounting statements and financial reports for complex investment fund clients.
• Analyse and review key financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and statements of shareholders' equity, ensuring all reported figures are accurately reconciled and supported.
• Draft financial statements and reporting packs for complex funds, incorporating fund calculations and performance-related information for client review.
• Provide technical guidance on financial report structure, disclosures, and presentation, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and consistent with reporting standards.
• Ensure all financial reporting complies with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, identifying and implementing process improvements where required to meet evolving standards.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Skills

IFRS & US GAAP

Lux GAAP

Fund accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Financial Reporting | FUNDS | DUBLIN | Financial Services | Hybrid - 4 days per week in the office – 1 day Remote | 6 Months Contract | €240/day PAYE | Fund Accounting | AIF |

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting professional to support the preparation, review, and delivery of financial statements for complex investment funds on behalf of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) clients.

You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of fund reporting while acting as a primary point of contact for clients and external auditors.

Experience as a funds accountant or funds auditor is also welcomed.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, review, and oversee the production of accounting statements and financial reports for complex investment fund clients.
• Analyse and review key financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flows, and statements of shareholders' equity, ensuring all reported figures are accurately reconciled and supported.
• Draft financial statements and reporting packs for complex funds, incorporating fund calculations and performance-related information for client review.
• Provide technical guidance on financial report structure, disclosures, and presentation, ensuring reports are complete, accurate, and consistent with reporting standards.
• Ensure all financial reporting complies with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, identifying and implementing process improvements where required to meet evolving standards.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS, US GAAP, and Lux GAAP.
• Solid understanding of investment fund structures, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and alternative investment vehicles.
• Experience in private equity and/or hedge fund accounting is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and interpret complex fund accounting statements and financial reports.
• Experience working with clients, auditors, and multiple stakeholders in a financial reporting environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.

Location: Dublin

Hybrid: 4 days in the office / 1 day remote

Contract: 6 Months

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