Fund Accountant ETF Manager

Fund Accountant - ETF Manager (Advisory FAAS)

Location: Dublin | Department: Financial Accounting & Advisory Services (FAAS)

About the Firm

Our client is a leading professional services organisation, employing close to 3,000 people across multiple international offices. With a strong global presence and an extensive professional network, they combine local expertise with international insight to help clients thrive - wherever they operate.

The firm works as a trusted advisor, empowering clients to make confident decisions and achieve their goals. Whether supporting public sector bodies, financial institutions or private enterprises, they are committed to building trust, driving performance and delivering meaningful impact.

This is an opportunity to join a firm that doesn't just predict the future - it helps you build it.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fund Accountant - ETF Manager to join the Advisory FAAS team. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in fund accounting, particularly within Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), and an in-depth understanding of the financial services industry.

This role will suit an ambitious and motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is keen to support a growing advisory practice. You'll work closely with senior teams across multiple engagements, delivering high-quality work and helping clients enhance their fund administration operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in fund accounting across various client projects and engagements.

• Support fund accounting teams with NAV production, system migrations, and fund launches.

• Review NAV calculations and related reconciliations.

• Perform and oversee Basket Services for ETF clients, including:

  • Portfolio Composition File (PCF) preparation

  • Creation and redemption order processing

  • Cash and in-kind settlements

  • Unit settlement arrangements

  • Authorised Participant (AP) queries

  • Continuous Net Settlement

  • Rebalancing, collateral, and P&L processing

• Improve clients' fund administration processes by streamlining timelines and enhancing internal controls.

• Develop management reporting through BI tools and KPI monitoring.

• Conduct reconciliations between prime brokers, custodians, and fund administrators.

• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and technical expertise.

• Prepare process documentation, templates, and project materials for client engagements.

• Act as a subject matter expert in fund accounting to strengthen client delivery.

Key Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in fund accounting, ideally with exposure to ETFs, UCITS, or similar structures (mutual funds, ICAVs, PE, REITs, SPVs, hedge funds).

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end NAV calculations, including performance and distribution fee calculations.

• Proficiency with fund administration systems and the ability to adapt quickly to various client environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Financial reporting and reconciliation experience advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills with confidence to liaise with clients and stakeholders.

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) desirable.

Skills & Attributes

• Deep understanding of fund administration and asset management operations.

• Proven experience working on large-scale or multinational projects.

• Advanced Excel and report-writing abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.

• Proactive, adaptable, and motivated by continuous improvement.

• A positive, energetic approach and enthusiasm for new challenge