Private Equity Fund Accounting Lead

Quest Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment in Ireland seeks a Supervisor for a leading financial services organisation's Private Equity Fund Accounting team. The role entails leading a team of Private Equity accounting specialists, overseeing client deliverables and building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting operations, 2+ years in Private Equity, strong fund accounting experience, and proven leadership with excellent communication and deadline

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in accounting operations or practice.
• Minimum 2 years in Private Equity.
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organisational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and alternative investments.
• Experience with fund accounting systems and MS Office.

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

Team leadership

Fund accounting

Private Equity

Client relationships

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Quest Recruitment in Ireland seeks a Supervisor for a leading financial services organisation's Private Equity Fund Accounting team. The role entails leading a team of Private Equity accounting specialists, overseeing client deliverables and building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in accounting operations, 2+ years in Private Equity, strong fund accounting experience, and proven leadership with excellent communication and deadline