Hedge Fund Accountant - AVP

Next Frontier Capital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in Ireland seeks a Fund Accounting Associate to oversee NAV production, ensure accurate calculations, and collaborate with Investor Relations, Compliance, Internal Audit, Private Equity and Real Estate teams. You will help evolve the NAV operating model and support audits and due diligence, delivering a client-focused experience.

The role emphasizes strong control environment, risk awareness, and professional communication across multiple sites within the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience performing fund accounting activities at associate level, incl. NAV production and oversight.
• Knowledge of alternative investment fund structures and valuation concepts.
• Ability to interpret complex instruments in NAV calculations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NAV production cycles to ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Calculate NAVs in line with procedures and standards.
• Investigate and validate NAV movements; identify drivers and resolve breaks.
• Partner across functions to coordinate inputs and resolve inquiries.
• Maintain defined control environment and adherence to processes.
• Identify risks and implement remediation actions.
• Contribute to end-to-end NAV operating model and governance.
• Support resource planning and cross-team coordination to meet deadlines.
• Assist with client due diligence visits and audits.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and third parties.
• Improve processes to reduce risk and increase accuracy.

Skills

NAV production

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk & controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

As a Fund Accounting Associate (AVP) in the Fund Accounting team, you will oversee the NAV production process and help ensure accurate and timely NAV calculations in line with established procedures. You will partner closely with colleagues and managers to investigate and resolve issues to completion. You will collaborate across functions, including Investor Relations, Compliance, Internal Audit, Private Equity and Real Estate, and second line of defense partners. You will contribute to a strong control environment and help evolve the end-to-end NAV operating model. You will deliver a client-focused experience by building effective working relationships with stakeholders, clients, and third parties.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily, weekly, ad hoc, and monthly NAV production and review cycles to support timely and accurate delivery.
• Calculate NAVs in line with established procedures and quality standards.
• Investigate and validate NAV movements, identifying drivers and resolving breaks.
• Partner across functions to coordinate inputs, manage inquiries, and resolve issues in a timely, documented manner.
• Maintain a defined control environment and ensure adherence to required processes and procedures.
• Identify risks and implement remediation actions to mitigate inherent and residual risk.
• Contribute to ownership of the end-to-end NAV operating model and associated governance.
• Support team resource planning while coordinating with wider teams to meet production deadlines.
• Assist with client due diligence visits and internal and external audit reviews.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, third parties, and other business groups across JPMorganChase.
• Improve processes and workflows to enhance accuracy, reduce redundancy, and strengthen risk controls.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Demonstrated experience performing fund accounting activities at an associate level, including NAV production and oversight.
• Knowledge of alternative investment fund structures and valuation concepts.
• Ability to interpret and apply the treatment of complex financial instruments within NAV calculations and NAV drivers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate and explain NAV movements.
• Strong client service mindset, including anticipating needs and building effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Risk and control focus, including attention to detail and adherence to established processes and procedures.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across multiple sites.
• Strong organizational skills with a consistent focus on quality and precision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently with strong follow-through and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in a business-related discipline.
• Experience supporting alternative funds across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience partnering with Investor Relations, Compliance, Internal Audit, Private Equity and Real Estate, and second line of defense teams.
• Experience supporting internal and external audit reviews and client due diligence activities.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and workflows to reduce risk and increase accuracy.
• Experience supporting team capacity planning or coordinating work across broader teams.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Promote precise fund valuations and partner across teams to resolve issues and deliver exceptional client service.