Responsibilities:

· Final Accounting Review of NAVs completed within a defined time delivery schedule

· Develop effective analytical tools and review procedures to enhance NAV deliveries and perform enhanced reviews and provide innovative solutions

· Spearhead Quality Assurance initiatives and projects within accounting with a drive towards ensuring consistent high quality work products are delivered

· Assist in the development of best practices for Fund Accounting to enable the firm to improve its efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring that the firm is producing quality output

· Provide exception reporting to senior management and functional groups on the adherence of Fund Accounting to group policies and procedures

· Design, implement and enhance policies, procedures and controls based on observations

· Build and manage relationships with senior management and other business owners to champion deliverables

· Integrate with global colleagues to ensure standard operating practice

· Maintain up to date knowledge of GAAP and industry updates and ensure relevant application of the same

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

· Fully qualified/certification e.g. CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMA.

· Experience in the Private Equity industry is required. Public accounting, Private Equity / Hedge Fund Administration or management experience is an advantage.

· PQE with public accounting experience servicing investment related companies preferred. Ideal candidate should demonstrate extensive experience and a thorough understanding of industry and accounting practices.

· Proven ability to advise/influence group managers, employees and senior management.

· Track record in dealing with hybrid structures, including calculation methodologies (waterfalls etc.) and hedge funds/regulated funds additionally would be an advantage.

· Strong technical skills. US GAAP knowledge required including strong understanding of hedge fund structures. Knowledge of other accounting standards like IFRS would be an advantage

· Knowledge of the Irish regulatory requirements (particularly UCITS and AIF type structures and reporting requirements, including daily reporting requirements) would be an advantage.

· Broad and deep understanding of accounting and operational issues related to hedge fund, private equity, and regulated funds administration.

For further information please contact Conor O'Neill at [email protected].

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