Senior Fund Accountant

Kilfera Offshore Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Kilfera Offshore Recruitment is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant for an role focused on fund administration, NAV calculations and investor reporting. You will manage a portfolio of alternative investment funds and coordinate with managers, custodians and auditors to ensure accurate financial deliverables.

The ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent, experience in fund accounting or related environments, and strong Excel skills. Relocation support may be provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent.
• Experience in fund administration or investment accounting environments.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment structures (hedge funds, private equity).
• Experience preparing NAVs and financial reporting deliverables.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with fund accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and administration of a portfolio of alternative investment funds.
• Prepare and review periodic NAV calculations and related investor reporting.
• Reconcile cash, portfolio positions and capital activity across multiple counterparties.
• Coordinate with investment managers, custodians, brokers, auditors and other service providers.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support year-end audit processes and respond to auditor information requests.
• Process investor subscriptions, redemptions and capital transactions.
• Review management and performance fee calculations and investor allocations.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

NAV calculations

Financial reporting

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent)

Tools

Fund accounting platforms

Job description

Our client, a leading provider of fund administration services, is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of alternative investment structures while taking ownership of fund accounting, investor servicing, financial reporting and client relationship management activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information to investment managers, investors and other stakeholders while supporting the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and administration of a portfolio of alternative investment funds.
• Prepare and review periodic NAV calculations and related investor reporting.
• Reconcile cash, portfolio positions and capital activity across multiple counterparties.
• Coordinate with investment managers, custodians, brokers, auditors and other service providers.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support year-end audit processes and respond to auditor information requests.
• Process investor subscriptions, redemptions and capital transactions.
• Review management fee, performance fee and investor allocation calculations.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements and operational projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and provide a high level of service.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
• Experience within fund administration, fund accounting or investment accounting environments or auditing experience in funds/wealth management sectors.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment structures, including hedge funds, private equity or other complex investment vehicles.
• Experience preparing NAVs and financial reporting deliverables.
• Familiarity with complex securities, derivatives or multi-asset investment portfolios would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with fund accounting platforms.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are key. Our client is looking for a candidate who can build long lasting relationships with clients.

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of sophisticated investment structures.
• Significant client interaction and responsibility.
• Collaborative and professional team environment.
• Excellent opportunity for long-term career growth within a growing organisation.
• Competitive compensation and relocation support where applicable.