Senior Fund Accountant

    DublinContract€50k - €70k
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    Senior Fund Accountant

    Dublin Contract €50k - €70k

    About the job

    The Role:

    My client is looking to hire a Senior Fund Accountant for an 18-month contract. You will help manage finance operations for one of Ireland's sovereign funds. This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a challenging and interesting role. This role reports into the Finance Manager and it is 3 days per week on site.

    Key Responsibilities

    You will:

    • Administer loans: review agreements, calculate interest/fees, and track repayments.

    • Review partnership agreements and understand reporting requirements.

    • Review capital allocations, statements, and notices for capital calls and distributions.

    • Track daily cash and set up payment wires; prepare cash forecasts.

    • Prepare and review accounting journals and investment transaction records.

    • Communicate with investment partners and borrowers.

    • Assist with year-end valuations for direct equity investments.

    • Prepare daily and monthly reports.

    • Enter and review financial data in the portfolio management system (IBOR).

    • Reconcile daily NAVs.

    • Support tax advisors with K-1 reviews and tax payments.

    • Review investment manager and custodian fees.

    • Support internal/external audits and ensure compliance with procedures.

    • Work closely with Financial Reporting, Investment, and Project teams.

    • Help streamline processes and improve workflows.

    • Mentor junior fund accountants.

    Experience Required

    • 4+ years of fund accounting experience.

    • Experience with private market products (required); hedge products (nice to have).

    • A finance or accounting qualification preferred.

    • Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) is an advantage.

    Key Skills

    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

    • High attention to detail.

    • Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.

    • Able to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    • Flexible and adaptive.