Private Equity Fund Accounting Lead

Quest Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment is seeking a Supervisor for a leading financial services organisation's Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Dublin. You will lead a team of PE accounting specialists, oversee client deliverables and strengthen client and stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting, with at least 2 years in Private Equity, and strong fund accounting expertise. You will mentor staff, manage capital activity, and review fees and distributions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounting operations or practice.
• At least 2 years' experience within Private Equity.
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and alternative investment products.
• Experience using fund accounting systems and MS Office.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Private Equity accounting specialists.
• Mentor team members through training, development and ongoing support.
• Develop strong expertise in Private Equity fund structures and accounting processes.
• Manage and monitor client accounting deliverables and agreed service levels.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly accounting packs.
• Manage Private Equity capital activity, including capital calls, distributions and transfers.
• Prepare and review management fee and waterfall/carry calculations.
• Prepare and review accounts and financial statements for various Private Equity structures.
• Review and prepare accounting ledgers.
• Review and prepare investor allocations and capital statements.
• Set and monitor individual and team objectives.
• Participate in team performance reviews.
• Communicate regularly with clients and help maintain strong client relationships.
• Review Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) and other relevant documentation to ensure services are delivered in line with requirements.
• Work on local and global projects and initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between clients and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Private Equity

Fund accounting

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Financial services knowledge

Private equity accounting systems

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Quest Recruitment is seeking a Supervisor for a leading financial services organisation's Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Dublin. You will lead a team of PE accounting specialists, oversee client deliverables and strengthen client and stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting, with at least 2 years in Private Equity, and strong fund accounting expertise. You will mentor staff, manage capital activity, and review fees and distributions.