Job Title: Senior Fund Accountant
Division/Function: FTO - Finance Reports to (job title): Finance Manager Job Family: Finance Career Stream: Professional Career Zone: Professionals / Specialists Job Type: Permanent Role Summary The NTMA currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fund Accountant to join the Irish Sovereign Funds Finance team on a permanent contract reporting to the Finance Manager. This role represents an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take up a challenging and interesting position supporting the finance operations for Ireland's sovereign development and wealth funds (Future Ireland Fund, Infrastructure, Nature and Climate Fund and Ireland Strategic Investment Fund).
Principal Accountabilities This hands-on, detail-oriented position will mainly support the newly formed Future Ireland Fund and the Infrastructure Nature and Climate Fund:
* Prepare/Review daily and monthly management reporting.
* Complete a daily review of the Fund NAV and reporting provided by the Custodian.
* Review monthly Investment Manager reconciliations to the Custodian.
* Monitor the Custodian in line with agreed SLA and record KPIs.
* Prepare Finance KPI reporting.
* Review Investment Manager and Custodian fees.
* Prepare relevant forms and documentation for new market openings.
* Respond to business unit requests in a professional and timely manner.
* Assist in preparation of Irish bi-monthly VAT returns and associated statutory reporting.
* Work closely with the Financial Reporting team, the Investment team and Project teams.
* Contribute to the development of finance processes and procedures for the new funds.
* Review and process capital call and distribution notices.
* Track daily cash activity, including setting up wire payments and daily cash projections.
* Prepare and review accounting journals.
* Review investee allocations and capital account statements.
* Review partnership agreements and interpret reporting requirements and partner economics.
* Correspond with General Partners, Investees and Borrowers on queries.
* Assist tax advisors with fund and investor K-1s review and various tax payments.
* Assist in year-end valuation process with the external valuer and auditors.
* Administration of loans including reviewing facility agreements, calculating interest and repayments for review and approval.
* Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment.
Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable but not essential. Third level qualification preferably in Finance or Accounting (or related field). At least 5 years' experience in Fund Accounting, knowledge of Hedge Markets essential with knowledge of Private Market products desirable.
Skills Ability to adapt quickly to the role. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to easily form good working relationships with team members and senior stakeholders alike. Strong attention to detail. A self-starter willing to take the initiative to get results. Analytical with good problem-solving skills. Flexible and adaptable to change. Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge Experience in the administration and accounting of investments such as quoted and unquoted equities, bonds, funds, loans, derivatives etc. is essential. Experience in a Custodian oversight role would be advantageous. Experience implementing and using a portfolio management system would be advantageous. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages. Knowledge of general ledger applications (in particular Infor SunSystems) would be advantageous. Understanding of the role of Finance in maintaining a strong control environment.