Fund Accountant

The Panel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to join their team in Dublin. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative investment strategies while ensuring financial compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, relevant professional certification, and 2-3 years of experience in public accounting or auditing. Strong understanding of IFRS and US GAAP is essential. Exceptional organizational skills are a must.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in public accounting or auditing, preferably within Financial Services, Private Equity, or Hedge Funds.
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key accounting contact during new investment transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams for accounting-focused analysis.
• Review management accounts for compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee preparation of annual IFRS financial statements.
• Participate in strategic accounting projects focusing on process enhancement.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Fund Administration

Financial statement

Accounting

Financial Services

Accounting Investments

Financial Reporting

Finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Professional certification (CPA, ACA, or ACCA)

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Job description

Our client, a global investment management firm, is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity. The company is known for its innovative investment strategies across various asset classes and geographies, and it is committed to unlocking value through expertise and collaboration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced setting and contribute to the firm's mission of navigating complexity with precision and insight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key accounting contact during new investment transactions, offering technical accounting insights and support for entity structuring.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Asset Management, Legal, and Tax, to provide accounting‑focused analysis and recommendations during deal structuring discussions.
• Review management accounts prepared by external service providers to ensure compliance with accounting standards in multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee the preparation and review of annual IFRS financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to reporting standards, and manage audit processes with external auditors.
• Participate in strategic accounting projects, focusing on process enhancement, automation initiatives, and integration of AI technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and professional certification such as CPA, ACA, or ACCA.
• 2-3 years of experience in public accounting or auditing, preferably within Financial Services, Private Equity, or Hedge Funds.
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS and US GAAP, with excellent analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data tools like Alteryx is advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

• Fund Accounting
• Fund Administration
• Financial statement
• Accounting
• Financial Services
• Accounting Investments
• Financial Reporting
• Finance