Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant - DublinContract: 18 months (FTC) PE Global are delighted to be working with a very good client of ours who are public sector organisation that manages a diverse portfolio of national strategic and financial functions. They are a Public Sector Entity who provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. The organisation plays a key role in delivering effective asset and liability management services for the State and supports a broad range of mandates across public investment, risk management, strategic advisory, and infrastructure development.We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fund Accountant to join the Sovereign Funds Finance team on an 18-month contract, reporting to the Finance Manager. This represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take up a challenging and interesting position supporting the finance operations for the State’s sovereign development and wealth funds. Please note there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance on offer. Principal Accountabilities Administration of loans including reviewing facility agreements, calculating interest, applicable fees and repayments for review and approval.Review partnership agreements and interpret reporting requirements and partnership structures. Review investee allocations and capital account statements.Review and process capital call and distribution notices.Track daily cash activity, including setting up wire payments and daily cash projections.Prepare and review accounting journals ensuring accurate records of investment transactions are maintained.Correspond with General Partners, Investees and Borrowers on queries.Assist in year-end valuation process for direct equity investments.Prepare/Review daily and monthly management reporting.Input/review transaction and valuation information into the portfolio management system (IBOR).Review/ prepare the reconciliation of the daily NAVs produced by the Fund’s Portfolio Management System to the ABOR.Assist tax advisors with fund and investor K-1s review and various tax payments.Review Investment Manager and Custodian fees.Respond to business unit requests in a professional and timely manner.Support internal and external audits.Ensure compliance to internal procedures in all tasks.Work closely with the Financial Reporting team, the Investment team and Project teams.Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures.Support and mentor junior fund accountants ensuring quality and consistency in deliverablesWork on Projects / Adhoc tasks as required. ExperienceQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable but not essential.Third level qualification preferably in Finance or Accounting (or related field).At least 4 years’ experience in Fund Accounting, knowledge of Private Market products essential and knowledge of Hedge products desirable. SkillsAbility to adapt quickly to the role.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to easily form good working relationships with team members and senior stakeholders alike.Strong attention to detail.A self-starter willing to take the initiative to get results.Analytical with good problem-solving skills.Flexible and adaptable to change.Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment. KnowledgeExperience in the administration and accounting of investments such as unquoted investments and loans is essential.Experience in the administration and accounting of investments such as quoted equities, bonds, funds and derivatives is desirable.Experience working with loans systems, loans administration, calculating interest due including ability to calculate interpolated interest rates would be advantageous.Experience reviewing and interpreting loan facility agreements, limited partnerships agreements and other investment documentation would be advantageous.Experience using a portfolio management system. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages.Knowledge of general ledger applications (in particular Infor SunSystems) would be advantageous.Understanding of the role of Finance in maintaining a strong control environment.