About us
From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
About the role
In the role, the successful candidate will:
1. Prioritise and complete tasks that ensure funds are accurately priced for each valuation point for a portfolio of private equity funds and hedge funds
2. Identify and validate pricing variances and large variation movements
3. Study and review the current pricing system in order to improve productivity, quality and efficiency
4. Responsible for the execution of capital calls and distributions.
5. Preparation of annual tax statements for client investments in private equity products
6. Preparation and review of financial statements for company investment structures
7. Maintaining relationships with Private Equity Firms and Life Assurance Companies
8. Understand client relationships and expectations to ensure client deliverables are timely and accurate
9. Ownership of timely resolution of client/investor queries
10. Investigate reconciliation differences during the monthly reconciliation cycle
Requirements
About you
We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
11. At least 2 years’ experience in fund administration, Private Equity or alternative investment funds industry preferred.
12. Can demonstrate experience of internal controls, procedures and interaction with internal audit, implementing change and constantly creating efficiencies in operating model.
13. A qualified/part-qualified fund accountant or with proven experience with PE Fund administration
14. Must be a team player with the ability to network with co-workers but also have the ability to work independently and prioritise own workflows.
15. Demonstrates a willingness to own the full end to end servicing of a fund
16. Proactive attitude, ability to multi-task and work to tight reporting deadlines.
17. Strong presence and presentation skills.
18. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
19. Excellent attention to detail, speed & accuracy is a pre-requisite for this role.
What we offer
We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.
Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.
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