Senior PE Fund Accounting Lead: NAVs & Team Growth

ACCA Careers; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust is recruiting a Senior Consultant to lead the Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Limerick. You will oversee NAVs, valuations, and reporting, while coaching a high-performing group and ensuring service levels are met for global clients.

This role emphasizes risk awareness, client service excellence, and process improvements, including offshore development and automation initiatives using Investran. Strong Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Understanding of Irish regulatory and tax requirements relevant to fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the continued growth and development of the Private Equity team.
• Deliver high-quality client service through accurate and timely execution of all deliverables.
• Manage team workloads effectively to ensure deadlines and SLAs are consistently met.
• Review and oversee the completion of NAVs and valuations.
• Enhance client reporting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide coaching, training, and ongoing support to team members.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and high-performing team culture.
• Ensure strong risk awareness and adherence to internal controls.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and external auditors, managing queries effectively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and client reporting deadlines.
• Support team development, providing regular and constructive feedback.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including offshore team development and process automation (Investran).
• Assist in delivering on departmental goals and strategic priorities.
• Support onboarding of new clients, including fund structures and reporting requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, investors, and stakeholders.
• Stay informed on industry, market, and regulatory developments.

Skills

Leadership

Client service mindset

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Private Equity Fund Administration

Excel proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (CPA/ACCA/CA)

Tools

MS Excel

Investran

Job description

Northern Trust is recruiting a Senior Consultant to lead the Private Equity Fund Accounting team in Limerick. You will oversee NAVs, valuations, and reporting, while coaching a high-performing group and ensuring service levels are met for global clients.

This role emphasizes risk awareness, client service excellence, and process improvements, including offshore development and automation initiatives using Investran. Strong Irish/UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS knowledge is essential.