Fund Accounting Manager – PERE / Debt Funds

My client is an established and experienced provider of alternative investment services and corporate administration. With strong results for the past few years and growing demand for their services, they are now seeking to add Fund Accounting Managers to their teams in Dublin and London. The successful candidate will join a growing team providing a full suite of fund accounting and financial reporting services to a number of PERE funds. The role will include financial reporting, NAV reporting and will involve all aspects of accounting services.  The purpose of this role is to account for a complex and varied portfolio of fund structures in conjunction with the Directors.

Some of the key responsibilities will involve:

• Prepare and review complex quarterly & semi-annual management and statutory accounts;
• Preparation and review of complex NAV and NAV per share calculations;
• Preparation & review of fund capital calls and distributions; as well as Investor Capital Statements;
• Undertake investor equalization working;
• First line review of regular accounting deliverables (management accounts, financial statements, NAV workings, distribution workings, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation and review of periodic direct/indirect tax returns
• Working with the Directors and the divisional head of financial reporting to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of Management and Statutory Reporting requirements.
• Manage the audit process, maintain audit files and liaise with auditors for portfolio clients;
• Audit management - ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP, including IFRS and other reporting principals;
• Liaising with third parties such as lawyers, auditors, bankers and investment managers;
• Responsibility for the billing and financial aspects of clients within portfolio, including raising invoices and collection of invoices. Monitor WIP against agreed budgets and report variances to the relevant client director
• Assist with on-boarding of clients and investors from an AML/KYC perspective.

Prior experience of accounting within PERE/Debts Funds Administration is key as is:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles (Lux GAAP, UK / US GAAP)
• Experience of organising and planning delivery of the quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a team of accountants;