OverviewOur Dublin office invites applicants for the position of: Senior Fund AccountantHarmonic is one of the largest independent fund administrators, delivering a range of services and technology to private debt, hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity funds, private banks, pension funds and family offices. Harmonic provides services and software that include operations outsourcing, custom development and technology for global investment managers.Job SummaryThe Senior Fund Accountant will be responsible for the Fund Administration of complex investment funds including portfolio valuation and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculation; assisting with the preparation of financial statements; liaising with investors and investment managers as well as assisting with systems development and other ad hoc projects as required. Other responsibilities include client relationship management; new business integration and meeting the tight reporting deadlines and demanding obligations of our clients.ResponsibilitiesNAV preparation and verification against the fund’s offering memorandum; ensure ongoing operations adhere to offering memorandum detailsLiaise with investment managers, prime brokers and custodians related to trading activity for transaction processing and NAV preparationCalculate the NAV for a portfolio of complex investment funds on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and/or quarterly basis as specified by the client and as outlined in the administration agreementTrack all cash items (portfolio related, capital transactions or other income/expense items)Perform three-way reconciliation of cash and assets/liabilities with investment managers and custodiansObtain independent third-party pricing support when needed (e.g., Bloomberg)Review and validate partner/shareholder allocation calculations, including management and incentive fee calculations and feeder-specific income/expensesCalculate and distribute Estimated and Final NAV as requiredClient Relationship ManagementLiaise with clients, investors, investment managers and other stakeholders as neededProjectsParticipate in special projectsAssist with system developmentReportingPrepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reportsAuditLiaise with the fund’s auditors at year end and interim periods to ensure sufficient information is provided to facilitate timely completion of controls testing and substantive work to the auditors’ satisfactionComplete audit confirmation requestsCapital EventsPrepare allocations for fund investorsPrepare letters to be sent to the fund investorsNew BusinessAcquire or assist in new business conversions and reconciliationFinancial StatementsAssist in the preparation and review of fund audited financial statementsUnderstand fund agreements to determine impact on financial reportingComplianceMonitor AML checks in accordance with procedures and legislation; respond to investor due diligence requestsFeesCalculate recurring fees as set out in various agreements (e.g., management & administration fee agreements)Process fees and expenses on behalf of clients and wire funds to third party service providers as directed by Administration AgreementQuality Assurance TestingConduct quality assurance testing following defined practices and proceduresMake recommendations for updatesOther ResponsibilitiesOther job functions as requiredPerformance of general administration relating to client fundsJob QualificationsA university graduate with a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, CGA, CMA or equivalent)Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role working with complex securities and derivatives productsKnowledge, Skills & Abilities RequiredHigh level of expertise and technical knowledge of alternative investment products, the offshore financial services industry including system technology, portfolio valuation, accounting, share transfer and registration, prime brokerage, financing and custodyWorking knowledge of Windows applications; experience with fund accounting applications is desirableSelf-driven attitude and a strong work ethicKeen attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and strong team orientationExperience in relationship management and client serviceExcellent time management, organizational and prioritization skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionAccounting/Auditing and FinanceDublin, County Dublin, Ireland €50,000 - €55,000Job posting dates and extra location notes removed for clarity.
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