​What you need to know

We are currently seeking a Senior Private Equity Accounting Consultant for our global financial services client, based in Dublin (hybrid working model). 

This job will suit you if you are a qualified accountant with some experience in funds review.

The role sits within a team of 45 people who pride themselves on maintaining a friendly and open culture.

This is a 10-month contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. There may be opportunities to apply for roles within other departments also.

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Key duties & responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing work and leading the ever expanding Private Equity team. 

• Assist in the development and execution of the department’s strategic plans, goals and priorities. 

• Responsible for the delivery of high quality service to each of the clients assigned to their team. 

• Assist the Department in the annual targets of the business including the development of the off-shore team and the automation of the PE’s accounting platform Investran.

• Manage the preparation of interim and annual financial statements for PE Funds including the completion of consolidated financial statements for complex structures and listed entities. 

• Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.

• Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met. 

• Oversee the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns.

• Communicate effectively with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities.

• Ensures that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund and that documentation, legal and compliance issues are complete.

• Liaise with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV

• Fund Accounting review duties including:

• Ensure NAV’s are issued accurately and within defined timeframes. 

• Ensure the accurate and timely payment of operating expenses.

What are we looking for?

• Qualified accountant and will have previous experience in a busy accounting environment.

• Experience in the production of Financial Statements and review. 

• Must be a team player, customer-centric, have excellent attention to detail, positive attitude, enthusiasm, natural ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines and have good communication skills.

• Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS desirable.

• Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of PE Fund Administration.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel and Word.

• A track record in optimising system use and automating processes where possible.

• Strong client servicing skills.

• Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes and deadlines required.

Please apply using a CV in Microsoft Word format, thank you. 

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