Senior Fund Accountant

Overview
Our Dublin office invites applicants for the position of: Senior Fund Accountant
Harmonic 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 Summary
The 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.
Responsibilities
NAV preparation and verification against the fund's offering memorandum; ensure ongoing operations adhere to offering memorandum details
Liaise with investment managers, prime brokers and custodians related to trading activity for transaction processing and NAV preparation
Calculate 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 agreement
Track 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 custodians
Obtain 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/expenses
Calculate and distribute Estimated and Final NAV as required
Client Relationship Management
Liaise with clients, investors, investment managers and other stakeholders as needed
Projects
Participate in special projects
Assist with system development
Reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
Audit
Liaise 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' satisfaction
Complete audit confirmation requests
Capital Events
Prepare allocations for fund investors
Prepare letters to be sent to the fund investors
New Business
Acquire or assist in new business conversions and reconciliation
Financial Statements
Assist in the preparation and review of fund audited financial statements
Understand fund agreements to determine impact on financial reporting
Compliance
Monitor AML checks in accordance with procedures and legislation; respond to investor due diligence requests
Fees
Calculate 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 Agreement
Quality Assurance Testing
Conduct quality assurance testing following defined practices and procedures
Make recommendations for updates
Other Responsibilities
Other job functions as required
Performance of general administration relating to client funds
Job Qualifications
A 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 products
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
High 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 custody
Working knowledge of Windows applications; experience with fund accounting applications is desirable
Self-driven attitude and a strong work ethic
Keen attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team orientation
Experience in relationship management and client service
Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland €50,000 - €55,000
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