Fund Accountants required for contract roles with securities services company based in Dublin City Centre!

Role Description:-

 You will be responsible for all aspects of Valuations for a number of third-party client funds.

 Role:

• Entering and reconciling all fund transactions on a daily basis to our accounting system
• Preparing and reviewing the resulting valuation and financial reports
• Producing the final NAV calculation in an accurate and timely manner
• Liaising with other Departments involved in the process
• Solving problems and answering queries relating to the funds
• Each Fund Accountant is responsible for all administration relating to their funds

Requirements:

• 3^rd level Business or Finance related degree
• Previous experience within Financial Services would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Good computer skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Able to priortise work to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Team orientated with good interpersonal and communication skills

Fund Accounting Supervisor required by leading International company to lead valuations team. 11 Mth FTC. Proven people and client management experience necessary.

Role Purpose:-

• Produce accurate complex fund valuations within set deadlines following documented procedures under the current operating model.
• Provide on the job training to Graduate Fund Administrators.
• Providing MIS on a regular basis to Management and external parties as required.
• Ensure all costs are captured and that payment is received for all services provided. Ensure all fee billing is done in a timely manner, with no long standing accruals on funds administered. Maintain & reconcile income & expense accruals for all allocated funds.
• Administration of queries from other departments & external parties including Investment Advisor, Custodian/Prime Broker & Auditors , Financial Reporting.
• Maintain accurate control and oversight over all migrated processes to ensure timely and accurate NAV delivery.
• Distribute prices to relevant parties i.e. Financial Times, Investment Managers and Investor Services in accordance with distribution checklist.
• Complete all tasks prior to fund launch in a timely manner. Identify and resolve issues with new funds in a timely manner and where appropriate escalate to the relevant manager.
• Provide the Financial Reporting Department with information requested for the preparation of Financial Statements.
• Understand, follow and demonstrate compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business in which you are involved.
• Maintain Internal Control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators.
• Be aware of the Operational Risk scenario associated with your role and act in a manner that takes account of operational risk considerations.

Knowledge & Experience
• Strong Accounting and Valuation experience including expertise in a range of fund types. Proven people management and client management experience a requirement.
• Proven track record of excellent client service and KPI delivery.
• A relevant graduate/post graduate qualification.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders and an ability to work with others to create/implement client solutions.
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound understanding of risk management, its impact on the NAV process and mitigating tools or techniques.
• Team player and ability to work on own initiative.
• Flexibility to work the late shift 2.30pm-11.00pm may be required