Consultant, Private Equity Accounting

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Role/Department The Private Equity department has been based in Limerick since 2007. As a member of the Private Equity Department, reporting to a Team Leader within the team, the successful candidate will assist in all aspects of the administration of Private Equity Funds including fund accounting, transfer agency and financial reporting. The Private Equity team consists of a team of 40 dynamic partners and continues to grow. Our clients include some of the most highly successful Private Equity houses globally. We use best-in-breed systems and cutting edge technology to deliver excellent service to our clients. Recently Northern Trust was named Global Private Equity Fund Administrator of the Year by the Global Investor Group.
Key responsibilities Responsible for the delivery of high quality service to each of the clients assigned to their team.
Manages the preparation of interim and annual financial statements for PE Funds including the completion of consolidated financial statements for complex structures and listed entities.
Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries.
Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met.
Oversee the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns.
Ensures NAVs are issued accurately and within defined timeframes.
Control the accurate and timely payment of operating expenses.
Ensures that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund.
Ensures that documentation, legal and compliance issues are complete.
Preparation, review & collation of reports for board packs.
Skills / Qualifications Holds a recognised Professional Accounting Qualification (preferable) with a number of years’ experience.
Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS.
Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory /tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting.
Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Private Equity Fund Administration.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required.
Support with daily BAU where necessary to support the team.
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