AVP Fund Accountant Assistant Manager
We are seeking an experienced AVP Fund Accountant Assistant Manager to join our team in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading organisation in the financial services sector, providing high-quality fund accounting services to a range of clients.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee the quality of fund accounting service delivery to assigned clients.
* Review, approve, and assist with the preparation of daily, weekly, and month-end valuations.
* Manage team service standards and ensure deadlines are met within a fast-moving environment.
* Resolve complex transactions, providing expertise in interpreting policies, guidelines, and processes.
* Foster a collaborative, stable, and efficient team environment to ensure seamless service delivery to clients and investors.
* Contribute to continuous assessment and improvement of operational service models, including system design and departmental projects.
* Support the management and evolution of the fund services operating model to meet client expectations while maintaining efficiency and control objectives.
* Ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of fund accounting, including oversight and governance of support from shared service offices.
* Implement and support new products, client initiatives, and organisational projects in an efficient, scalable manner.
* Maintain proactive client relationship management, ensuring service level agreements are met and exceeded.
* Review monthly KPI and SLA reports to ensure client service expectations are fulfilled.
* Analyse control statistics and performance levels to manage risks proactively in line with a risk-based approach.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key operational teams, including investor relations, custody/depositary, product, IT, and outsourced centres of excellence.
* Drive ongoing process reviews to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve automation and controls.
* Ensure high standards of training and competence among team members, fostering career development and succession planning.
* Provide input into performance appraisals and support senior management in maintaining adherence to company policies and procedures.
About You:
* A minimum of 3–4 years' experience in hedge fund accounting, with at least 2 years at a supervisory level.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft applications, particularly Word and Excel.
* Advanced expertise in complex OTC derivatives.
* Excellent communication and written skills.
* A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (preferred).