Senior Fund Accountant ( Hedge )

Senior Fund Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

This role is primarily involved in providing Fund Accounting services to external clients

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Central contact point for all issues relating to the fund

Calculation of net asset valuations and production of detailed supporting accounting records for a portfolio of complex funds

Ensuring all net asset values are accurate and the accountings records are up to date

Dealing with investors, promoters, investment advisers and legal representatives on any issues affecting the portfolio of funds

Maintaining the shareholder register to ensure all subscriptions, redemptions and transfer requests have been dealt with correctly.

Issuing contract notes and monthly statements to investors and monitoring the funds bank accounts to ensure correct payments and receipts have been made

Ensuring all performance fee and equalization records are kept up to date

Liaising with auditors including preparation of accounts and supporting schedules

Using the accounting and shareholder services packages

Adhering to all internal controls at all times and escalate any issues properly

Performing any such additional duties which may be assigned to you from time to time

Experience Required

3 - 4 yrs experience working in a similar fund administration company or accounting role.

Degree qualified in an appropriate discipline

Pro-active with the ability to operate effectively with limited supervision

Strong client relationship skills

Strong administration and organizational skills

Ability to provide training to new members of the team

Strong IT skills (ability to learn new applications)

Skills Required

Strong Numerically

Good Accounting Knowledge

Good Analytical Skills

Able to multi task

Team Player

Salary DOE

All interested candidates should send CV to Susan Nix of Premier Recruitment / 01 4321555