Fund Accountant – Private Markets

Camden Recruitment Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant to manage shadow accounting for private debt funds. Responsibilities include conducting monthly valuations, overseeing daily fund activities, and reconciling data with stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in fund accounting, holding a professional designation like CFA or CPA. This position requires strong analytical and technology skills, and offers opportunities for collaboration across offices.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in fund accounting within private debt, private equity, or hedge fund sectors.
• Proven background in fund accounting and/or custody operations.
• Strong analytical mindset, process-oriented, and proficient in IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly valuations and shadow accounting for private debt funds.
• Manage FX exposure, budgeting, expense tracking, and transaction processing.
• Reconcile data between stakeholders and maintain accurate databases.

Skills

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

FX hedging

Technology-driven learning

Education

Professional designation (CFA, CPA, CAIA)

Job description

Our client, a specialist in private markets, are hiring a Fund Accountant – Private Debt.

The ideal candidate will manage shadow accounting for private debt funds, oversee daily fund activities, and coordinate reconciliations with fund administrators. The role involves regular collaboration with colleagues across offices and interaction with professionals throughout the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct monthly valuations, shadow accounting, and review performance/management fee calculations for private debt funds.
• Manage FX exposure, budgeting, expense tracking, and transaction processing (capital calls, redemptions, dividends, etc.).
• Reconcile data between stakeholders, maintain accurate databases, and ensure high-quality internal/external reports.
• Mentor junior staff and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Liaise with investment managers, advisors, and administrators to ensure smooth and accurate fund operations.

Key Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in fund accounting within private debt, private equity, or hedge fund sectors.
• Proven background in fund accounting and/or custody operations in the above industries.
• Holder of a professional designation such as CFA, CPA, or CAIA.
• Enthusiastic about rapid learning in a technology-driven environment.
• Skilled in FX hedging and complex performance/fee calculation models.
• Strong analytical mindset, process-oriented, and proficient in IT systems and tools.

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