Fund Accountant

The HIGHVERN group is a leading, independent professional services firm specialising in offering high-end bespoke services to the private capital fund sector and trust and company services to a number of the world’s wealthiest families REPORTING TO: Director KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure up to date and accurate book-keeping of all fund and corporate structures.
• Assist with the financial statements process, specialised investor and other reporting (varying complexity) within client / regulatory timescales with clear communication to all stakeholders.
• Assist the Directors in optimizing use of our technology platform, including detailed input into capability in support of process efficiency, quality of output and proposition extension.
• Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, their advisors and auditors.
• Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business in accordance with our streamlined approach.
• Provision of exceptional service levels and client experience for clients and related parties throughout the whole life-cycle.
• Co-ordinate all accounting matters for clients with the guidance of the Directors, including regular reporting and attendance to board meetings and shareholder meetings (where applicable).
• Process and co-ordinate routine and complex fund accounting operations and accurate execution and recording of all related activities.
• Perform other administrative tasks in a timely manner as required by the business.
• Adherence to all company workflows, policies and procedures, accounting standards and regulations, providing challenge to these as appropriate to ensure efficiency of the business unit.

• Understanding of the requirements of quality client service.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience and demonstrable experience of working in a funds environment, and strong knowledge of associated accounts preparation.
• Fund Accounting and / or Transfer Agency experience desirable.
• Up to date and strong knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP.
• Ability to demonstrate a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Deadline oriented; ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with attention to detail, are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.
• Ability to deal with tasks independently.

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