Private Equity Fund Accounting Supervisor - Maternity Cover 6 months Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions.The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group’s operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group’s business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description :

The Supervisor will be a core part of a team in a high growth area of SEI. This individual will be responsible maintaining and reviewing the accounting books and records of the Funds in the team, including the calculation of the Net Asset Value, preparation of financial statements and regulatory reporting in addition to forging strong internal relationships within their team and client.

What you’ll do :

Ensure that the review of the Fund’s NAV is accurate and delivered on a timely basis

Responsible for the review of expenses schedules, income calculations, capital activity calculations and fund fee calculations

Ensure the established controls are maintained and followed during the Nav production cycle.

Participate and lead in the preparation and readiness for new Fund launches within your team

Serve as initial point of contact for clients on fund accounting matters pertaining to Nav production

Build a strong relationship within your team and with your client through a conscientious approach to query management and problem resolution

Build a strong relationship with all SEI teams and third-party stakeholders in the Nav Production cycle

Build a strong product knowledge through exposure to complex Fund structures and financial instruments

Supervise, train, coach and mentor analysts on core tasks, systems processing / reporting and procedures

Participate in department initiatives and group projects as appropriate.

Provide input and feedback regarding employees’ ongoing performance / development / performance appraisals

What you bring to the table :

4 years + experience in Fund operations with experience in Alternative Funds. Some experience in private markets is preferable.

Ability to work effectively in a team, build positive working relationships across the board, take responsibility for assigned work and helping your peers and your manager.

ACCA qualified preferable but not essential

Effective and confident communication, both written and oral.

Experience with analysis of the Trial Balance, general ledger entries, and at a minimum, basic management and performance fee calculations.

Experience in working on funds with closed ended structures,

Experience in reviewing Limited Partnership Agreements and OM’s and fee agreements

Third Level qualification in Finance or Business (desirable)

Attributes we value :

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and attention to detail

Strong Organisational and administrative skills

Energy, accountability and drive

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential.

Team player with positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.