Fund Accountant

HedgeServ; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Competitive annual holiday entitlement

Professional membership fee reimburse-

Club/gym subsidy

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Remote/hybrid working opportunities

Tuition support for professional exams

Job summary

HedgeServ in Ireland is seeking a Fund Accountant to support NAV production, reconciliations, pricing, and corporate actions within the fund accounting team.

You will work under the NAV Supervisor and gain exposure to daily financial reporting while developing professional qualifications and benefiting from training and a flexible hybrid/remote work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar fund accounting role.
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree.
• Intention to pursue ACCA/CIMA/CPA/ACA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily, weekly and monthly NAV production per checklists.
• Perform cash, position and market value reconciliations with brokers/clients.
• Identify and investigate break items in reconciliations promptly.
• Escalate fund accounting issues to supervisor when needed.
• Ensure accurate pricing of all positions.
• Verify and process corporate actions.
• Prepare daily P&L reports and assess reasonableness.
• Calculate and process income and expense accruals including trading accruals.
• Comply with defined checklists, procedures and controls.
• Support audit and attend team meetings.
• Collaborate across internal departments to resolve fund issues.
• Meet pre-agreed internal and external deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Independence

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

A Fund Accountant will be required to perform the following tasks within the fund accounting or NAV department. They shall be executed within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supervision and guidance of a Fund Accounting Supervisor and Fund Accounting Manager. Reconciliation, trade capture, processing corporate actions and pricing are an integral part of the Fund Accountant’s role. They will be required to perform these core tasks accurately and in a timely and efficient manner. Every Fund Accountant will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory training (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional, client-specific training will be provided by the NAV Supervisor.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

• Assist in the production of daily, weekly and monthly NAV, ensuring completion of specified tasks per NAV checklists
• Perform cash, position and market value reconciliations between HedgeServ, brokers and clients
• Identify and investigate break items on reconciliations in a timely manner
• Escalate fund accounting issues and aged items to the Fund Accounting Supervisor
• Ensure all positions are priced correctly
• Verify corporate actions to ensure accurate processing
• Prepare daily profit and loss reports and review for reasonableness
• Calculate and process income and expense accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals
• Comply with HedgeServ’s defined checklists, procedures and controls
• Assist in the audit process if required
• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Collaborate and liaise with internal service departments to address miscellaneous fund issues.
• Ensure pre agreed internal and external deadlines are met consistently
• HedgeServ operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee, as such a Fund Accountant should work effectively within a team and adapt to changing requirements

Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA) is not required but would be an advantage.
• IT Literate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive environment with defined deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates initiative while applying appropriate escalation processes
• Demonstrates consistency in delivering assigned responsibilities
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks
• Demonstrate professional standards aligned with company values

We’re proud to offer a benefits package and workplace culture designed to support your health, career ambitions and life beyond work.

• Full private medical insurance so that you can take care of you & your family’s health & wellbeing
• Permanent health insurance/income protection as well as Life insurance, so that you can feel secure in any situation
• Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your immediate family for support on a variety of matters
• Defined contribution pension scheme with competitive employer contributions so you can look after your future
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement so that you can slow down and take some time to rest
• Annual professional membership fee reimbursement, e.g. ACCA, CIMA
• Club/gym subsidy so that you can take care of your body
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Referral Program - do you know someone who would like to join us? Referral bonuses are awaiting you!
• Remote/hybrid working opportunities, or from the office
• Tuition support for professional qualification exams that are relevant to your role including paid study and exam leave
• Sports and Social Club - many team outings, company parties, sports activites and charity projects
• Support for workplace equipment and programs promoting mental health and wellbeing - because your comfort and health matter to us