Portfolio Accounting, Fund Accountant

HedgeServ Ltd; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration firm is seeking a Portfolio Accounting Fund Accountant in Ireland. Responsibilities include executing reconciliations and assisting with training new hires. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal, or Business, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers a collaborative environment with hybrid working arrangements and extensive training programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Career development opportunities

Remote and hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Legal, or Business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cash and positions reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Establish good relationships with internal service departments and clients.
• Assist in training new members of the team.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree

Job description

At HedgeServ, we’re redefining what’s possible in fund administration. With more than $700 billion in assets under administration, we partner with the world’s most forward-thinking investment managers – across private equity, private credit, endowments, hedge funds and more – to deliver seamless, tech-enabled solutions that drive performance.

Our proprietary platform, enhanced by machine learning and robotic process automation, gives clients real-time insights and unmatched control over their operations. Alongside our technology, we offer award-winning service through our team-based approach -- led by a deeply experienced team of industry experts. Our solutions span the full investment lifecycle, including fund accounting, middle office, risk, compliance, tax, and investor services.

We’re a future-focused company, empowering our people through a robust career development framework, clear career trajectories with structured learning paths, training, and progression plans. We invest in leadership development and in our collaborative culture, creating space for talent to grow. Our corporate values – Relationships, Support, Innovation, and Expertise – create a sense of shared purpose and belonging, and we recognize our employees sit at the core of our success. We continue to innovate and evolve through our employees, working together to achieve our shared vision and mission.

HedgeServ supports employees through a variety of offerings, including remote and hybrid working arrangements, and fully paid comprehensive health and well-being benefits. We’ve been recognized as an employer of choice, earning a top 100 workplaces designation.

Founded in 2008, HedgeServ has grown into a global organization with over 2,000 experts across the globe, with offices in the United States, Grand Cayman, Ireland, Poland, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, the Philippines, and Australia. We’ve earned numerous accolades, including Top Overall Administrator, along with #1 rankings for providing alternative asset services in Accounting, Technology, Client Service, Investor Services, Alternative Fund Expertise, Reporting, and Regulatory Expertise.

Job Description

As a Portfolio Accounting Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for the execution of challenging tasks, within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supportive supervision and guidance of a Portfolio Accounting Supervisor and Portfolio Accounting Manager, working on a fast paced centralized recon team with an emphasis on quality output and efficient processes.

Integral to your role is the reconciliation of cash and position recs, as well as working on ad hoc projects and tasks with the aim to make processes as streamlined and efficient as possible. You will be required to perform these core tasks accurately and in a timely and efficient manner. Every Portfolio Accounting Fund Accountant will receive induction training tailored to key topics related to your role. In addition, there will be client-focused, technical on-the-job training, throughout the course of the graduate program. Fund Accountants are also responsible for assisting in training new members of the team.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary depending on both client structure, client requirements and business needs.

• The preparation of Cash and Positions Reconciliations, ensuring a timely accurate output.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with internal service departments and clients
• Converse and liaise with internal services departments to resolve miscellaneous fund issues
• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Escalate issues and aged items to Portfolio Accounting Supervisor and Manager
• Work on ah-hoc projects and tasks
• Assist team development by providing guidance, training and mentoring to associates.
• Ensure pre-agreed internal and external deadlines are met consistently
• Ensure that HedgeServ’s client focused ethos is maintained on a daily basis

Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and experience

• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to positively influence team morale.
• Take ownership of designated tasks.
• Act as a role model for HedgeServ.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.