Senior Associate, Fund/Client Accounting

Private Equity Senior Specialist: Fund/Client Accounting

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Private Equity Senior Specialist: Fund/Client Accounting to join our Private Equity team. We are recruiting for this role as a result of mandate wins across both existing and new clients. This role is located in Dublin, Ireland.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
• Prepare NAVs, capital accounts, GP/LP allocations, journal entries, reconciliations, and maintain GL integrity. Act as primary preparer and secondary reviewer.
• Perform cash and position reconciliation, ensuring good hygiene around breaks and that the appropriate back-up is on file.
• Ensure expense budgets are in place for the funds and maintain expense accrual accuracy at each valuation point.
• Ensure funds are priced in accordance with the valuation policy and pricing matrix.
• Take core ownership of monthly/quarterly tasks and preparation of capital call and distribution calculations and review of corresponding notices.
• Maintain waterfall models (fees, carry, hurdles, catch-up), equalization, and side-letter terms in working papers; escalate exceptions.
• This is a client-facing role, involving interaction with clients and responding to their queries in a timely manner.
• Ensure adherence to our policies and procedures, maintaining integrity around checklists and control environment.
• Mentor Analysts/Associates on quality, controls, and timelines; serve as point person for specific funds/vehicles.
• Manage audit requests for those funds under your remit, ensure timely responses and participate in audit calls. Audit items to be actioned within agreed timeframes.
• Participate in client projects as well as wider company projects/initiatives. Join project calls, provide feedback, and perform required testing.
• Immerse yourself in our AI and digital tool platforms to ensure that automation and risk mitigation are at the forefront of our culture.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Fund accounting background is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Geneva or Investran accounting systems is preferred.
• Private Equity experience is essential.

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