Senior Accounting Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Recruitment is partnering with a growing financial-services business in Dublin to appoint a Senior Alternative Investment Accounting Manager. This hybrid role leads accounting for funds and corporate structures across private markets, property, infrastructure and credit.

You will guide a team of accountants, manage month-end processes, ensure regulatory reporting and act as a senior point of contact for clients and advisers.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience with private equity, property, infrastructure or private-credit funds.
• Strong financial-statement preparation and review experience.
• Advanced Excel and accounting-system skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and reporting for funds and corporate entities.
• Review fund documentation, allocations, fees and distributions.
• Manage capital calls, equalisation and investor distributions.
• Prepare management accounts, investor statements and financial statements.
• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate audits with external advisers.
• Develop junior accounting staff and provide guidance.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure regulatory deliverables.
• Build relationships with clients and service providers.

Skills

Team management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Position: Senior Alternative Investment Accounting Manager

Location: Dublin

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Summary

We are supporting a growing financial-services business with the appointment of a Senior Alternative Investment Accounting Manager to join its Dublin team. Hybrid working is offered.

You will oversee the accounting and reporting for a portfolio of investment funds and corporate structures across private markets, property, infrastructure and credit.

This is a hands‑on leadership role covering financial reporting, investor activity, controls and regulatory requirements. You will also manage junior accountants and act as a senior point of contact for clients, colleagues and external advisers.

The role

• Manage the accounting and reporting for a portfolio of funds and corporate entities
• Review fund documentation, investor allocations, fees and distribution calculations
• Oversee capital calls, equalisation calculations and investor distributions
• Prepare and review management accounts, investor statements and financial statements
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Review general‑ledger activity, accruals and balance‑sheet reconciliations
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and tax‑related deliverables are accurate and completed on time
• Maintain effective financial controls and review procedures
• Coordinate audit requirements and work with external advisers
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues and fund structures
• Manage, review and develop junior accounting staff
• Build effective relationships with clients and external service providers
• Support new client onboarding, system changes and process improvements

About you

• Experience with private equity, property, infrastructure or private‑credit funds
• Strong financial‑statement preparation and review experience
• Knowledge of fund structures, investor allocations, waterfalls and fee calculations
• Experience with regulatory and statutory reporting
• Previous team‑management or staff‑development experienceA recognised accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Knowledge of relevant financial‑reporting standards
• Advanced Excel and accounting‑system skills
• Strong attention to detail, communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a regulated environment
• Collaborative, commercially aware and confident working with clients