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.
