Fund Accounting Manager

at  Oliver James Associates

Our Hedge Fund client is seeking to hire a Fund Accounting Manager to join their growing team in Dublin City Centre.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in public or private accounting, particularly with hedge fund clients, or have a background in corporate accounting. You will be tasked with conducting accounting analysis, contributing to management reporting, and managing competing priorities with precision. Adaptability and a proactive approach are vital in our fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations for various entities’ expenses.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly/annual variance analyses on accounts.
• Perform reconciliations and analysis on traded products such as equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives.
• Provide support to fund administrators and auditors as needed.
• Collaborate with departments like Middle Office, Operations, and Investor Relations.
• Assist in management reporting and initiatives aimed at process improvement.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• 3+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, preferably in hedge funds/private equity/fund administration.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (both verbal and written).

On Offer:

• excellent wide reaching exposure in a progressive culture
• as it is a new role, you will get to shape it

• Complete month-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations for various entities’ expenses.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly/annual variance analyses on accounts.
• Perform reconciliations and analysis on traded products such as equities, fixed income, commodities, and derivatives.
• Provide support to fund administrators and auditors as needed.
• Collaborate with departments like Middle Office, Operations, and Investor Relations.
• Assist in management reporting and initiatives aimed at process improvement