Private Equity Fund Accounting Team Lead

Quest Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment is seeking a Supervisor for Private Equity Fund Accounting in Dublin. The successful candidate will lead a team of specialists, oversee client deliverables and strengthen relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in accounting operations, 2+ years in Private Equity, and strong fund accounting experience. Experience mentoring a team and managing multiple deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in accounting operations or practice.
• At least 2 years' experience working within Private Equity.
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and alternative investment products.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting or a 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

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial statements

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Job description

Quest Recruitment is seeking a Supervisor for Private Equity Fund Accounting in Dublin. The successful candidate will lead a team of specialists, oversee client deliverables and strengthen relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in accounting operations, 2+ years in Private Equity, and strong fund accounting experience. Experience mentoring a team and managing multiple deadlines is essential.