Senior Fund Accountant

Impactribe Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SEI Investments in Dublin is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our growing funds operations team. You will maintain accounting books and records for the Funds, calculate NAV, and prepare financial statements and regulatory reports while coordinating with internal teams and clients.

The role requires 12 months+ experience in fund operations with Alternative Funds, strong communication, teamwork, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• 12 months+ experience in Fund operations, with experience in Alternative Funds.
• Some experience in private markets is preferable.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and process management abilities.
• Experience with analysis of the Trial Balance, general ledger entries, and at a minimum, basic management and performance fee calculations.
• Proficient in the standard suite of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the preparation of the Fund’s NAV is accurate and delivered on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the preparation of expense schedules, income calculations, capital activity analysis and Fund fee calculations.
• Ensure that established controls are maintained and followed during the daily and NAV production cycle.
• Participate in the preparation and readiness for new Fund launches within your team.
• Build a strong relationship within your team and with your client through a conscientious approach to query management and problem resolution.
• Creation of reporting for submission to external parties such as Fund Boards and the Regulator.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and audits as requested.
• Build a strong product knowledge through exposure to complex Fund structures and financial instruments.
• Participate in department initiatives and group projects as appropriate.
• Train, coach and mentor employees on the team where appropriate.

Skills

Fund operations

Alternative funds

Private markets

Team player

Communication

Organizational skills

Trial Balance analysis

General ledger analysis

Fee calculations

Education

Finance or Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group’s operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group’s business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description:

The Senior Fund Accountant will be a core part of a team in a high growth area of SEI. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the accounting books and records of the Funds in the team, including the calculation of the Net Asset Value, preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting in addition to forging strong internal relationships within their team and client.

What you’ll do:

Ensure that the preparation of the Fund’s NAV is accurate and delivered on a timely basis

Responsible for the preparation of expense schedules, income calculations, capital activity analysis and Fund fee calculations

Ensure that established controls are maintained and followed during the daily and NAV production cycle

Participate in the preparation and readiness for new Fund launches within your team

Build a strong relationship within your team and with your client through a conscientious approach to query management and problem resolution

Creation of reporting for submission to external parties such as Fund Boards and the Regulator.

Assist with the preparation of financial statements and audits as requested.

Build a strong product knowledge through exposure to complex Fund structures and financial instruments

Participate in department initiatives and group projects as appropriate.

Train, coach and mentor employees on the team where appropriate.

What you bring to the table:

12 months+ experience in Fund operations with experience in Alternative Funds. Some experience in private markets is preferable.

Ability to work effectively in a team, build positive working relationships across the board, take responsibility for assigned work and helping your peers and your Manager.

Effective and confident communication, both written and oral.

Strong organizational and process management skills

Experience with analysis of the Trial Balance, general ledger entries, and at a minimum, basic management and performance fee calculations.

Competent with the standard suite of Microsoft applications.

Third level qualification in Finance or Business (desirable).

Attributes we value:

Excellent interpersonal, customer service skills and attention to detail.

Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Energy, accountability and drive.