Fund Accounting Supervisor

HS Financial Technologies; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Professional membership fee reimburse

Discretionary annual bonus

Employee Referral Program

Remote/hybrid working opportunities or

Office-based work option

Tuition support for professional exams

Job summary

HS Financial Technologies is seeking a Fund Accounting Supervisor in Ireland to lead a small team of Fund Accountants and oversee NAV calculations, reconciliations, and pricing. You will ensure accurate reporting and timely delivery under guidance from the Assistant Manager and Manager.

The role emphasizes developing the NAV team, training, and adhering to AML/KYC and internal controls, with active client engagement and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• 3+ years’ experience in a hedge fund administration firm.
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA) would be an advantage but is not required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• IT literate and proficient in MS Office and fund accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review cash, position and market value reconciliations.
• Address break items on reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Review fund pricing.
• Review corporate actions.
• Review profit and loss reports for reasonableness.
• Review income and expense accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals.
• Review fund trial balance.
• Review profit allocations to fund investors.
• Review compliance with HSFT defined checklists, procedures and controls.
• Collaborate with internal service departments to address fund issues.
• Escalate fund accounting issues to Fund Accounting Assistant Manager.
• Respond to client queries promptly.
• Assist in the audit process including preparation of fund financial statements.
• Mentor Fund Accountants and monitor performance.
• Ensure deadlines are met consistently.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Communication skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

A Fund Accounting Supervisor is required to perform the following responsibilities within the fund accounting department. They shall be executed within the guidelines and procedures provided by HS Financial Technologies and under the supervision and guidance of a Fund Accounting Assistant Manager and Manager. They will support the timely and accurate delivery of NAV calculations and work closely with the fund accountants under their supervision. Supervision of the cash, position and OTC reconciliation process, including trade capture, processing corporate actions and pricing are an integral part of the Fund Accounting Supervisor’s role. They will assist in the development of the NAV team, setting goals and provide guidance, training and support to team members. Every Fund Accounting Supervisor will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional client-specific training will be provided by the NAV Assistant Manager.

HSFT operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee. As such a Fund Accounting Supervisor should adapt to changing client requirements and business needs.

A Fund Accounting Supervisor should be responsible for supervising up to 4 Fund Accountants and facilitate their ongoing development and that of the NAV team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review cash, position and market value reconciliations
• Address break items on reconciliations in a timely manner
• Review fund pricing
• Review corporate actions
• Review profit and loss reports for reasonableness
• Review income and expense accruals including fee calculations and trading accruals
• Review fund trial balance
• Review profit allocations to fund investors
• Review compliance with HSFT defined checklists, procedures and controls
• Collaborate and liaise with internal service departments to address miscellaneous fund issues
• Escalate fund accounting issues and aged items to Fund Accounting Assistant Manager
• Respond to client queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Assist in the audit process including preparation of fund financial statements.
• Assist team development by providing guidance, training and mentoring to Fund Accountants, setting their goals and monitoring performance
• Ensure pre-agreed internal and external deadlines are met consistently

Job Requirements for the role

Education:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience working in a hedge fund administration firm is required
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree
• Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required
• IT Literate
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills

Personal 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
• Strong systems, product and process knowledge
• Support team engagement and effective collaboration
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• 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
• Permanent health insurance/income protection as well as Life insurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme with competitive employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your immediate family
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement
• Annual professional membership fee reimbursement
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employee Referral Program
• 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