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| Job Title: |
Fund Accountant |
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Fund Accounting |
| Location: |
Dublin |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Ref: |
DN115 |
| Pay range: |
N.A./Neg |
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| Description: |
Fund Accountant
The Fund Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accounting books and records of its fund clients, acts as intermediary between the funds and the investment advisors, and prepares financial statements and regulatory reports for the funds.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Communicating with the funds’ investment advisors and entering security trades
Calculating the funds’ expenses
Processing shareholder activity and reconciling to the funds’ transfer agent
Maintaining accounting records
Performing security and cash reconciliation between our records and those of the funds’ custodians prime brokers
Performing procedures to ensure funds are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Computing income distributions and reportable yields
Calculating and reporting the funds’ Net Asset Values (NAV’s)
Analysing changes in funds’ values in relation to broader market fluctuations
Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and audits as requested
Strictly adhere to established departmental fund accounting processing procedures and controls
Meet client and investor reporting deliverables and deadlines
Maintain a good working relationship with external clients as well as with internal relationship managers and other business units within the company
Carry out all duties assigned to your role under the Company’s Safety Statement, to ensure Health, Safety and Well being for all employees for whom you have responsibility
Adhoc tasks / projects as required |
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| Desirable Skills: |
1-2 Years |
| Experience: |
EQUIREMENTS
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines
Strong oral and written communication skills
Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential
Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem solving skills
Detail-oriented
Team player
Flexible / Adaptable
P.C. proficient, particularly regarding Excel and Word
Third level qualification in Finance or Business
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| Desirable Experience: |
PREFERRED SKILLS
Experience in Fund operations with experience in Alternatives / Hedge Funds
Knowledge of the Advent Geneva system
Knowledge of Sungard InvestOne/ Investier system
Knowledge of Investment (Financial) Services industry inEurope
Fluency in foreign language an advantage (both written and oral) |
| Required Education: |
Professional Qualification |
Job Classification |
| Categories: |
Funds
Accountancy -> Financial Services
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Contact Details |
| Posting Company: |
Quest Recruitment |
| Contact Name: |
David Newsway |
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