Fund Accountant Senior FAAS

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The role:

We are seeking a Senior with a strong technical background in fund accounting within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the challenges and trends impacting the asset management sector and will play a key role in delivering high-quality work across a range of client engagements.

This role is suited to a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on delivery developing technical expertise and working collaboratively within project teams. The Senior will work closely with FAAS colleagues and senior personnel within Grant Thornton supporting clients across multiple engagements while continuing to build their own technical and professional skill set.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide fund accounting support to clients across a range of projects and engagements including supplementing client fund accounting teams
Assist in the preparation and review of NAV calculations and related processes in line with engagement requirements
Support clients with fund launches system migrations and onboarding of new funds
Perform detailed reconciliations between Prime Brokers Custodians and fund administration systems including investigation and resolution of breaks
Assist in improving NAV production and fund administration processes including timelines controls and documentation
Support the development of management information KPIs and reporting using existing tools and systems
Prepare engagement-related documentation including process documents reconciliation templates and project materials
Act as a technical contributor within areas of prior experience supporting overall client delivery
Provide day-to-day support and guidance to junior team members as required

Key Requirements:

Strong technical understanding of fund accounting and fund administration processes within the asset management sector
Proven experience in fund accounting with the ability to discuss technical matters confidently with clients and internal teams
End-to-end NAV calculation experience with a clear understanding of each component of the NAV process
Experience in reconciliations including design execution and analysis
Exposure to a range of fund types and structures such as Mutual Funds UCITS ICAVs Private Equity REITs SPVs and Hedge Funds (advantageous)
Familiarity with fund administration systems and an understanding of fund setup processes (advantageous)
Awareness of financial reporting requirements and processes within funds (beneficial)
Ability to analyse client operating environments and identify opportunities for process improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Interest in developing deeper technical expertise within fund accounting

Experience Skills and Attributes

Solid knowledge of the financial services and asset management industry gained in practice or industry
Appropriate professional qualification (or working towards one) in accounting or a related discipline
Typically 2 -3 years relevant experience in fund accounting ideally within a consulting firm fund administrator or asset manager
Experience working on project-based engagements in dynamic client environments
Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised approach to work
Effective communicator with good report writing and Excel skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team
Willingness to support and guide junior team members on a day-to-day basis
Proactive reliable and motivated with a strong commitment to client service
Energy enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward new challenges

Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionThe role:We are seeking a Senior with a strong technical background in fund accounting within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the challenges and trends impacting the asset management sector and will play a key role in delivering...

Description

The role:

Key Responsibilities:

Provide fund accounting support to clients across a range of projects and engagements including supplementing client fund accounting teams
Assist in the preparation and review of NAV calculations and related processes in line with engagement requirements
Support clients with fund launches system migrations and onboarding of new funds
Perform detailed reconciliations between Prime Brokers Custodians and fund administration systems including investigation and resolution of breaks
Assist in improving NAV production and fund administration processes including timelines controls and documentation
Support the development of management information KPIs and reporting using existing tools and systems
Prepare engagement-related documentation including process documents reconciliation templates and project materials
Act as a technical contributor within areas of prior experience supporting overall client delivery
Provide day-to-day support and guidance to junior team members as required

Key Requirements:

Strong technical understanding of fund accounting and fund administration processes within the asset management sector
Proven experience in fund accounting with the ability to discuss technical matters confidently with clients and internal teams
End-to-end NAV calculation experience with a clear understanding of each component of the NAV process
Experience in reconciliations including design execution and analysis
Exposure to a range of fund types and structures such as Mutual Funds UCITS ICAVs Private Equity REITs SPVs and Hedge Funds (advantageous)
Familiarity with fund administration systems and an understanding of fund setup processes (advantageous)
Awareness of financial reporting requirements and processes within funds (beneficial)
Ability to analyse client operating environments and identify opportunities for process improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Interest in developing deeper technical expertise within fund accounting

Experience Skills and Attributes

Solid knowledge of the financial services and asset management industry gained in practice or industry
Appropriate professional qualification (or working towards one) in accounting or a related discipline
Typically 2 -3 years relevant experience in fund accounting ideally within a consulting firm fund administrator or asset manager
Experience working on project-based engagements in dynamic client environments
Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised approach to work
Effective communicator with good report writing and Excel skills
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team
Willingness to support and guide junior team members on a day-to-day basis
Proactive reliable and motivated with a strong commitment to client service
Energy enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward new challenges

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Accounting Software
Portfolio Management
Financial Services
GAAP
Accounting
Regulatory Reporting
Analysis Skills
Securities Law
Microsoft Excel
Private equity
Financial Accounting
Bloomberg

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