Supervisor, Portfolio Accounting

HedgeServ Corporation; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual holiday entitlement

Professional membership reimbursement

Tuition support for qualifications

Gym subsidy

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Remote/hybrid working options

Sports and Social Club

Job summary

HedgeServ Corporation in Ireland is seeking a Portfolio Accounting Supervisor to lead reconciliations and supervise a team of portfolio accountants. You will ensure timely, accurate delivery of cash, trade and position reconciliations while upholding HedgeServ procedures.

You will mentor staff, set goals, manage performance, and coordinate with internal service departments to resolve issues and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in hedge fund administration.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Legal/Business.
• IT literate.
• Strong English communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Review cash and position reconciliations.
• Resolve break items promptly on reconciliations.
• Review compliance with HedgeServ checklists, procedures and controls.
• Liaise with internal services to resolve fund issues.
• Escalate issues to Portfolio Accounting Manager.
• Mentor and develop Portfolio Accountants; set goals.
• Meet pre-agreed internal and external deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Leadership

Team mentoring

Flexibility

Education

Accounting/Finance/Legal/Business degree

Job description

Job Description

A Portfolio Accounting Supervisor is required to execute our reconciliations service delivery. The reconciliations shall be executed within the guidelines and procedures provided by HedgeServ and under the supervision and guidance of a Portfolio Accounting Manager and Director. They will facilitate the timely and accurate delivery of operational deliverables (Trade, Cash and Portfolio reconciliations) and work closely with the portfolio accountants under their supervision. Supervision of the cash, position and OTC reconciliation processes are an integral part of the Portfolio Accounting Supervisor’s role. They will assist in the development of the team, setting goals and acting as a guide and mentor to direct reports. Every Portfolio Accounting Supervisor will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory (AML/KYC) and optional training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review cash and position reconciliations
• Resolve break items on reconciliations in a timely manner
• Review compliance with HedgeServ defined checklists, procedures and controls
• Converse and liaise with internal services departments to resolve miscellaneous fund issues
• Escalate issues and aged items to Portfolio Accounting Manager
• Assist team development by providing guidance, training and mentoring to Portfolio Accountants, setting their goals and monitoring performance
• Ensure pre-agreed internal and external deadlines are met consistently

Our requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience working in a hedge fund administration firm is required
• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree
• IT Literate
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and well organized
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure and independently
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Good initiative tempered with identifying when escalation is required
• Strong systems, product and process knowledge
• Ability to positively influence team morale
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Take ownership of designated task

We’re proud to offer a benefits package and workplace culture designed to support your health, career ambitions and life beyond work.

• Full private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance/income protection as well as Life insurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme with competitive employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your immediate family
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement
• Annual professional membership fee reimbursement
• Club/gym subsidy
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employee Referral Program
• Remote/hybrid working opportunities, or from the office
• Tuition support for professional qualification exams that are relevant to your role including paid study and exam leave
• Sports and Social Club