Accountant - Private Equity Fund Accounting
Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an Accountant to join its growing Private Equity Fund Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and expanding function, playing a key role in the administration of private equity funds, including fund accounting, financial reporting and client service delivery.
Working closely with clients, investors, auditors and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of fund accounting services, maintaining high standards of reporting and supporting the ongoing development of client relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the delivery of high-quality fund accounting and administration services across an assigned portfolio of private equity clients.
- Prepare and review Net Asset Values (NAVs), ensuring accuracy and delivery within agreed deadlines.
- Assist with the preparation of fund financial statements, management accounts and financial reporting.
- Liaise directly with clients, investors, external auditors and other relevant stakeholders, responding to queries and supporting audit processes.
- Ensure client service levels, regulatory requirements and statutory filing deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Assist with the preparation of regulatory returns, including Central Bank and Central Statistics Office (CSO) submissions.
- Oversee the accurate and timely processing and payment of fund operating expenses.
- Support the onboarding of new clients, understanding fund structures and establishing the reporting requirements necessary for NAV production.
- Ensure appropriate operating procedures and arrangements are established at fund inception.
- Prepare and collate financial information and reports for board packs.
- Support the wider team with day-to-day operational activities and ongoing process improvements.
Experience Required:
- Previous experience in an accounting, fund accounting or financial reporting position.
- Experience preparing management accounts, with a strong understanding of debits and credits.
- Knowledge of private equity fund administration or a willingness to develop specialist knowledge in this area.
- A working understanding of the Irish regulatory and tax environment as it relates to fund accounting and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of Irish GAAP, UK GAAP, US GAAP and/or IFRS would be advantageous.
- Strong technical accounting skills, with excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and external stakeholders.
