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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description - Fund Accountant
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services is a global market leader in fund administration. With a focus on technology driven solutions, U.S. Bank Global Fund Services Ireland Ltd. adopts a client centric service model, where all aspects of NAV production are delivered from City Quay in Dublin 2. As a result, employees gain excellent experience encompassing all services associated with servicing open/closed-end alternative investment hedge/private equity funds. We are looking for the best talent to continue to grow our organisation with challenging, dynamic roles and excellent career prospects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Business or Finance related discipline
• 1-3 years’ experience as a Fund Accountant / Fund Administration
• Knowledge of financial products
• High level of numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent PC skills –knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Communicative with the ability to work well within a team
  

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Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That’s why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind.

THE ROLE:

The Fund Accountant is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate completion of the accounting and administrative servicing requirements for various alternative fund products and structures for assigned funds. They are also responsible for ensuring premier client service standards and work according to best practice operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurate and timely production of the Net Asset Value per unit
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of each fund’s portfolio
• Reconcile trades, cash, positions, market values
• Ensure all expenses and income are accurately accounted for
• Liaise and assist with audit queries on annual financial accounts
• Liaise directly with clients, ensuring a consistently high standard of service
• Assist with training/mentoring of new staff
• Proactively manage daily reconciling items
• Review of all processes with a view to streamlining and creating efficiency