OverviewJob Title: Finance Manager - Fund AccountingDivision/Function: FTO - FinanceReports to (job title): Senior Finance ManagerJob Family: FinanceCareer Stream: ProfessionalCareer Zone: Professionals / SpecialistsJob Type: 10 month Fixed Term Contract (Mid December 2026)Closing Date: 12th February 2026Role SummaryThe NTMA currently has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join the Finance Fund Operations team on a 12 month fixed term contract reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. It represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take up a challenging position leading and growing the finance team and managing the finance operations service delivery to the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and/or Future Ireland Fund and Infrastructure, Nature and Climate Fund.Principal AccountabilitiesLead, develop and provide strategic direction for a team of professionals.Train, coach, and mentor the finance operations team.Review of daily and monthly internal management information reporting.Review administration and accounting of investments ensuring payment and settlement of investments are made in a timely manner and in line with agreed procedures.Review of monthly reconciliations of investment positions with the Fund’s Global Custodian’s records.Management of the Fund’s Global Custodian, including review of daily monitoring controls, review of KPIs and co-ordination of monthly service review meetings.Review the reconciliation of the daily Net Asset Values produced by the Fund’s Portfolio Management System.Liaise with the Fund’s external tax advisor to ensure all tax filings and documents are completed on time.Responsible for quarterly reporting to the Investment Valuation Committee.Manage the year end valuation process with the external valuer and auditors.Complete/review due diligence on all new loans and alternative investments, analysing the financial and operational impacts, consisting of facility agreement and fund documentation review.Responsible for administration of loans including reviewing facility agreements, calculating interest and repayments, engaging with borrowers, etc.Oversee adherence to Finance processes, procedures and controls, reviewing same periodically.Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment.Work closely with other teams, in particular the Financial Reporting team, the ISIF team and Project teams.Work on Projects / Adhoc tasks as required.ExperienceQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable but not essential.Third level qualification preferably in Finance or Accounting (or related field).Experience managing a team of finance professionals.At least 7 years experience in Fund Accounting, knowledge of both Hedge and Private Market products essential.Experience in Portfolio Management System onboarding/transformation projects desirable but not essential.SkillsAbility to adapt quickly to the role and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to easily form good working relationships with team members and senior stakeholders alike.Strong attention to detail.A self-starter willing to take the initiative to get results.Analytical with good problem solving skills.Flexible and adaptable to change.KnowledgeExperience in managing the administration and accounting of investments such as quoted and unquoted equities, bonds, funds, loans, derivatives etc. is essential.Experience in dealing with and managing a Custodian would be advantageous.Experience implementing and using a portfolio management system would be advantageous.Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages.Knowledge of general ledger applications (in particular Infor SunSystems) would be advantageous.Understanding of the role of Finance in maintaining a strong control environment.Experience working with loans systems, loans administration, calculating interest due including ability to calculate interpolated interest rates would be advantageous.Experience reviewing and interpreting loan facility agreements, limited partnerships agreements and other investment documentation would be advantageous.Experience working on finance transformation projects and the introduction of automation would be advantageous.Summary Of The BusinessThe National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It manages a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities including the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Future Ireland Funds, and related entities. Working at the NTMA offers attractive benefits and opportunities for career development.BenefitsFlexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hoursAn extensive wellbeing programmeExcellent learning and development opportunitiesA diverse range of initiatives and membershipsReimbursement of annual professional membership feesCareer average Defined Benefit Pension SchemePension AbatementIf an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and is entitled to or in receipt of a pension, or if a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during re-employment, the pension will be subject to abatement as per law. Applicants may be required to complete a pre-employment declaration regarding prior public sector pension participation.The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to ensuring our workforce is representative of society.Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities. If you are having difficulty uploading your CV online or accessing information on this site, please email recruitment@ntma.ieEquality Statement (English and Irish)The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.
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