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Job Description
Senior Fund Accountant - 12 month FTC - Maternity Cover
US Bank Global Fund Services is a global market leader in Fund Administration. With a focus on technology driven solutions, US Bank Global Fund Services Ireland Ltd. adopts a client centric service model, where all aspects of NAV production are delivered from City Quay in Dublin 2. As a result, employees gain excellent experience encompassing all services associated with servicing open/closed-end alternative investment hedge/private equity funds. We are looking for the best talent to continue to grow our organisation with challenging, dynamic roles and excellent career prospects.
Responsibilities:
Accurate and timely production of the Net Asset Value per unit that’s is used for Investor deals and external publication
Analytical view of each portfolio to determine and validate the positions/trades that cause the largest impact on the NAV movements and investigate accordingly
Ensure all positions are priced accordingly
Verify corporate actions have been processed accurately
Processing of periodic fund distributions
Detailed daily/monthly review of funds
Liaise and assist with audit queries on annual financial accounts
Perform and review daily cash, manager and counterparty position and MV reconciliations
Co-ordinate with other departments on miscellaneous fund queries and reconciliations
Liaise directly with clients, ensuring a consistently high standard of service
Training of new staff
Proactively manage daily reconciling items using appropriate internal and client escalation controls
Processing of accounting transactions on valuations system
Review of all processes with a view to streamlining and creating efficiency
Requirements:
Degree in Business or Finance related discipline
Minimum 2 years’ fund accounting background with experience in Alternative/Mutual funds
Ability to demonstrate supervisory and review experience with the daily reconciliation and NAV process
High level of numeracy skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent PC skills –knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Self-motivated and proactive
Communicative with the ability to work well within a team
Knowledge of Advent Geneva an advantage
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Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind.