Fund accounting manager

This Cork based role is a great opportunity for an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to head up a growing team.

Key Accountabilities of the Role : Managing client relationships involving interaction with both the client and the relevant Fund Accounting Director to ensure consistency of service.

Ensure the assigned fund accounting team operates within the clearly defined and documented control environment.

Manage and develop client teams of up to 10 employees.

Resolve fund accounting enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator.

Ensure all aged items on cash and position reconciliations are resolved timely.

Review daily and monthly NAV calculations.

Develop and improve NAV calculation workflows and procedures.

Review fee calculations and profit and loss allocations.

Review applicable monthly, yearly and inception to date performance.

Manage the audit process ensuring timely and successful completion of fund audits including preparation of fund financial statements.

Investigate accounting implications of new products.

Manage and complete client initialization and transition.

Participate in development and presentation of fund accounting training.

Manage fund accounting recruitment, training and performance evaluations.

Skills and experience required : 5 years experience working in a Hedge Fund Administration Firm with at least 3 of those at supervisor level is desired.

Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree.

Intention to actively pursue a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA), if not already started, part qualified or qualified, would be an advantage but is not required.

IT Literate Fluent English verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to be flexible and work effectively both within a team structure or independently Strong inter-personal skills Strong systems, product and process knowledge Ability to positively influence team morale Demonstrate leadership skills