Supervisor - Fund Accounting

Quest Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Recruitment is seeking a Supervisor for Private Equity Fund Accounting in Dublin. The successful candidate will lead a team of specialists, oversee client deliverables and strengthen relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in accounting operations, 2+ years in Private Equity, and strong fund accounting experience. Experience mentoring a team and managing multiple deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in accounting operations or practice.
• At least 2 years' experience working within Private Equity.
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and alternative investment products.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Private Equity accounting specialists.
• Mentor team members through training, development and ongoing support.
• Develop strong expertise in Private Equity fund structures and accounting processes.
• Manage and monitor client accounting deliverables and agreed service levels.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly accounting packs.
• Manage Private Equity capital activity, including capital calls, distributions and transfers.
• Prepare and review management fee and waterfall/carry calculations.
• Prepare and review accounts and financial statements for various Private Equity structures.
• Review and prepare accounting ledgers.
• Review and prepare investor allocations and capital statements.
• Set and monitor individual and team objectives.
• Participate in team performance reviews.
• Communicate regularly with clients and help maintain strong client relationships.
• Review Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) and other relevant documentation to ensure services are delivered in line with requirements.
• Work on local and global projects and initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between clients and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Private Equity

Fund accounting

Team leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Financial statements

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Supervisor to join a leading financial services organisation within its Private Equity Fund Accounting team.

This role is ideal for an experienced fund accounting professional with Private Equity experience who is ready to take the next step into a team leadership position. You will lead a team of Private Equity accounting specialists, oversee client deliverables and build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Private Equity accounting specialists.
• Mentor team members through training, development and ongoing support.
• Develop strong expertise in Private Equity fund structures and accounting processes.
• Manage and monitor client accounting deliverables and agreed service levels.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly accounting packs.
• Manage Private Equity capital activity, including capital calls, distributions and transfers.
• Prepare and review management fee and waterfall/carry calculations.
• Prepare and review accounts and financial statements for various Private Equity structures.
• Review and prepare accounting ledgers.
• Review and prepare investor allocations and capital statements.
• Set and monitor individual and team objectives.
• Participate in team performance reviews.
• Communicate regularly with clients and help maintain strong client relationships.
• Review Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) and other relevant documentation to ensure services are delivered in line with requirements.
• Work on local and global projects and initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between clients and internal/external stakeholders.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years' experience in accounting operations or practice.
• At least 2 years' experience working within Private Equity.
• Strong fund accounting experience.
• Previous experience leading, supervising or mentoring a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and alternative investment products.
• Experience using fund accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline is desirable.