Senior Fund Accountant

Opus Fund Services; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Fund Services is seeking a Fund Accountant to apply strong accounting fundamentals in a dynamic investment management environment. You will review NAV calculations, ensure accuracy, and support regulatory reporting across complex funds.

With 2+ years in accounting-related roles, you will collaborate across locations, coach junior staff, and drive process improvements. The role offers hybrid work with in-office days in Dublin and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years in accounting/finance/audit or related environment.
• Experience in fund accounting or investment operations advantageous but not required.
• An accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CA or equivalent), or progress towards one, is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to explain complex information.
• Comfort with learning new systems and technologies; highly organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients, ensuring timely query resolution.
• Review NAV calculations for multiple funds and ensure accuracy.
• Provide daily support across locations to promote collaboration.
• Coach and develop Fund Accountants through reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient client service.
• Support regulatory reporting including CB Ireland filings and deadlines.
• Identify recurring NAV issues and drive process improvements.
• Assist onboarding of complex funds and transitions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to boost team performance.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA/CA) advantageous

Job description

At Opus, we grow together. Our team of bold thinkers and passionate doers is united by a shared mission to tackle meaningful challenges. Our culture of trust and belonging has earned us the Great Place to Work certification in four countries, based entirely on team feedback. It reflects our commitment to fairness, pride credibility and camaraderie, and reinforces what we believe: when people feel valued, they do their best work.

About the Role

Whether your experience comes from fund accounting, audit, corporate accounting, financial reporting, or another accounting discipline, this role provides an opportunity to apply your accounting expertise in a dynamic investment management environment. We value strong accounting fundamentals, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a desire to learn. You'll receive the support and training needed to develop specialist fund accounting knowledge while building a rewarding career within a growing and entrepreneurial organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring timely resolution of queries and issues in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and proactive engagement.

Technical Oversight & Development

• Provide daily support to colleagues across locations to promote collaboration and team productivity.
• Train and develop Fund Accountants and Senior Fund Accountants through coaching, reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of client services.

NAV Calculation & Review

• Review and approve NAV calculations for multiple funds, ensuring a high level of accuracy and timely delivery.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of NAV calculations on an exception basis, as required to meet client deliverables.
• Prepare, review and coordinate regulatory reporting requirements, including Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Identify recurring NAV issues and work with relevant stakeholders to implement solutions and process improvements.

Operational Excellence

• Implement initiatives that enhance efficiency, resource allocation and overall service delivery.
• Ensure all processes and activities are performed in accordance with company policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
• Assist with the onboarding of complex funds and support operational transitions where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving team performance and client outcomes.

Audit and Financial Statements

• Liaise with auditors, clients and internal teams to ensure timely resolution of audit-related queries.
• Support the delivery of financial reporting obligations and regulatory requirements.

Key Qualifications & Competencies

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• You have 2+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, financial reporting, reconciliations, or a similar professional environment.
• Experience in fund accounting, asset management, investment operations, or working with investment companies is advantageous but not required.
• An accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA, or equivalent), or progress towards one, would be a significant advantage.
• You have an interest in financial markets, investment strategies, and financial products, and are motivated to expand your knowledge in these areas.
• You are recognized for your strong communication and relationship-building skills and can confidently explain complex information to a range of audiences.
• You are comfortable working with technology and learning new systems, tools, and processes.
• You have a highly organized and detail-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• You enjoy solving problems, investigating exceptions, and finding practical solutions.
• You are capable of working independently, taking ownership of outcomes, and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Whether your background is in public accounting, corporate accounting, financial services, fund accounting, or audit, you bring strong accounting fundamentals, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn complex financial products and processes.

What to Expect

We are committed to setting our colleagues up for success from day one. During your initial months, you may participate in more frequent in-office training designed to build your knowledge, confidence, and connections.

As you become established in your role, you will transition to our hybrid working model, currently consisting of 3 days per week in the office, offering both flexibility and continued collaboration.