Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager (Fund Accounting)
The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Finance Manager to join the Irish Sovereign Funds Finance team on a permanent contract reporting to the Finance Manager.
About NTMA
The NTMA provides asset and liability management services to the Irish Government. It has evolved from a single function agency managing the National Debt to a manager of a complex portfolio of public assets and liabilities.
Principal Accountabilities
* Prepare/Review due diligence on all new direct loans and alternative investments, analysing the financial and operational impacts.
* Review partnership agreements and interpret reporting requirements and partner economics.
* Responsible for administration of loans including reviewing facility agreements, calculating interest and repayments for review and approval.
* Review investee allocations and capital account statements.
* Review and process capital call and distribution notices.
* Review of daily and monthly internal management information reporting.
* Review/preparereconciliation of the daily NAVs produced by the Fund's Portfolio Management System to the ABOR.
* Prepare and review accounting journals.
* Respond to business unit requests in a professional and timely manner.
* Preparation of quarterly reporting to the Investment Valuation Committee.
* Manage the year end direct equity valuation process with the external valuer and auditors.
* Oversee adherence to Finance processes, procedures and controls, reviewing same periodically.
* Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment.
* Work on Projects/Adhoc tasks as required.
* Train, coach and mentor more junior team members.
* Liaise with the Fund's external tax advisor to ensure all tax filings and documents are completed on time.
Requirements
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) required.
* Third level qualification preferably in Finance or Accounting (or related field).
* Experience managing a team of finance professionals.
* At least 5 years experience in Fund Accounting, knowledge of both Private Market and Hedge products essential.
* Experience in Portfolio Management System onboarding/transformation projects desirable.
Benefits
* Flexible work options including hybrid working and variable work hours.
* An extensive wellbeing programme.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities that allow for full career development within the organisation.
* A diverse range of initiatives: LGBT+, Gender Matters, Disability Awareness, Sports & Social, Volunteering and lots more.
* Reimbursement of annual professional membership fees.
* Career average Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.
About Us
The NTMA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace informs better decision making, creative thinking, innovation and drives business performance.