Fund Accounting Analyst

Millennium; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in Dublin seeks a Fund Accounting Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial records and assisting with accounting analysis in a fast-paced environment. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally with hedge fund or private equity exposure. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to multitask and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Finance or Accounting Role.
• Familiarity with hedge funds, private equity, or fund administration preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Complete month-end close process and produce journal entries.
• Perform account variance analyses and reconciliations.
• Interact with various finance groups and assist with management reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client service skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college

Job description

Role: Fund Accounting Analyst

Department: Finance

Location: Dublin

We are looking for a sharp, dynamic individual to join our Fund Accounting team as a Fund Accounting Analyst. The Fund Accounting team is responsible for maintaining the books and records for over 35 of Millennium’s entities and for calculating both the official AUM and rates of return of the fund. In doing so, we strive to provide highly accurate data that is used as the basis for our audited financial statements and investor reporting. Day‑to‑day you will work hands on with the other members of the Fund Accounting team and the broader finance department, as well as other groups within Millennium, to close the books on a timely basis, send out returns and work on special projects to improve processes and controls.

Ideally, you will have experience in public or private accounting working with hedge fund clients, or corporate accounting familiarity, as we would like you to assist with accounting analysis and management reporting. This role demands a keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask when it comes to competing priorities. Our firm works at an extremely fast pace, and we are looking for someone who thrives in an ever‑evolving environment where an impact can be made. If this sounds like the right opportunity at this juncture in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing the month‑end close process, producing journal entries, and various reconciliations for various legal entities related to expenses.
• Perform monthly/quarterly/annual account variance analyses.
• Perform reconciliations and analysis on the various products we trade, including equities, fixed income, commodities and derivatives.
• Provide support to the fund administrator on a monthly basis and auditors on an annual basis.
• Interact with various groups within and outside of Finance, including Middle Office, Operations and Investor Relations.
• Assist in management reporting and projects to improve overall processes and procedures.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• 3+ years of experience in a Finance or Accounting Role (e.g., preferably public or private accounting background with hedge funds / private equity / fund administration).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (both oral and written) required.
• Ability to multi‑task as well as meet timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills; good team player.
• Proven analytical skills and judgment – strong attention to detail.