Account Manager - Fund Accounting

For our business, for clients, and for you

AVP – Closed Ended Account Manager

Apex Fund Services Ireland

The successful applicant should have relevant experience in the auditing or administration of Private Equity funds. You will have a proven knowledge of the fund industry and should have demonstrated experience in a similar role. Experience working on Geneva/Investran would also be highly beneficial for this position.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the detailed review of the reconciliation and calculation of periodic net asset values of various PE funds, including:

• Capital/income distribution workings

• Waterfall calculations

• Dealing with requests from and communicating with the investment manager and investors regarding all aspects of the account’s operation.

• Updating accounting and client relationship management systems, updating, and verifying statistical information, oversee financial statements preparation, and working with external auditors.

• Review of fee structures calculation at each NAV i.e carry and mgmt. fee calculation

• You will be responsible for the oversight of outsourced office and their assigned relationships, ensuring timely and accurate NAV calculation along with any other client specific reporting requirements.

• Liaise with Investment Managers, Auditors, Broker’s, Custodians, and Investors frequently

• Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex service standards on an ongoing basis

• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the fund’s specifications

• Ensuring compliance with all internal deadlines for reporting and MIS

• Ensuring accurate internal revenue reporting

• Supervision, training, and recruitment of accounting staff

• Ensure effective communication with colleagues and corresponding departments

Skills

• At least 3 years extensive fund accounting experience including supervision of teams

• Experience with general ledger accounting

• Strong computer skills including Excel & Word. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions desirable.

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• An ability to think critically and objectively

• The flexibility and willingness to work additional hours as needed

• University degree - accounting, finance, business, or economics preferred (or overseas equivalent)

• Geneva/Investran experience would be advantageous

• Knowledge of Luxembourg domiciled structures also an advantage

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business

• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working withsenior management directly

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.