Overview
Our 24-month Graduate Program offers a structured opportunity for talented graduates to gain comprehensive experience in the finance industry. The program consists of three 8-month rotations across data management and maintenance, fund accounting and financial reporting. Participants receive mentorship, training, and exposure to various aspects of the fund administration process.
Rotation 1: Data Management and Maintenance (Months 1-8)
* Member of team responsible for cashflow and valuation entry onto accounting system
* Preparation of capital account and quarterly report packages for Private Equity funds
* Managing invoice processing and payment across multiple funds and banks
* Managing archive process for investor reporting documents
* Completing regulatory reporting returns for Central Bank
* Compile audit sample back ups and provide to auditors
* Work closely with the fund accounting team to ensure that expenses are paid on time and bookings on accounting system are correct
Rotation 2: Fund Accountant (Months 9-16)
* Provide A-Z fund accounting services for a suite of private equity programs
* Reconcile cash to bank account providers on a daily basis
* Produce monthly net asset valuations for the controlling team
* Prepare investment reporting information for use by investment manager
* Prepare monthly investor reporting and handle any queries that may arise on assigned funds
* Prepare call and distribution packages for investors in the assigned funds
* Preparation of legal, tax and regulatory returns
* Assist in various ad-hoc projects in area of fund administration
Rotation 3: Financial Reporting (Months 17-24)
* Continue to oversee a number of private equity funds
* Take an active role in the year end audits of these and other funds
* Preparation of financial statements in excel and on reporting platform
* Managing annual report process including updating the fund reports and handling audit queries as they arise
* Coordinate internal and external review points to finalise the annual reports
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (completed within the last 24 months)
* Strong academic performance (minimum 2.1) with a genuine interest in finance and investments
* Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data
* Developed IT skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel
* Effective communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
* Interest in pursuing an accounting qualification
* Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to take initiative
Program Benefits
* Highly competitive salary and 22 days annual leave
* Home Office: After the successful probation period you will meet your colleagues three days in the office and have the option to work two days a week from home
* Study Support: Further education support is available to help graduates work towards further qualifications
* Become part of a leading alternative investment specialist while learning the intricacies of the private markets business
* Office Swap Opportunities: Opportunity to work with colleagues in our sister company in Bendern, Liechtenstein
* We are proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our company is inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude
Contact Information
If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact:
Stephen Dunphy
Human Resources
LGT Fund Managers (Ireland) Ltd.
Contact: +353 1 264 8652
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