Senior Fund Accountant - Mandarin Speaker HireForce is working with one of the largest independent fund administrators, delivering services and technology to private credit and equity funds, hedge funds, fund of funds, pension funds and private banks.
They are seeking a Recently Qualified Big 4 (Mandarin Speaker) Accountant who trained in funds to join their Shanghai team based in Dublin.
The successful candidate will be part of the Private Equity team which is a very diverse team that offers the opportunity to gain significant experience and connections in the prestigious private equity industry of Dublin.
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for the the Administration of complex investment funds including portfolio valuation and Net Asset Value ("NAV") calculation; assisting with the preparation of financial statements; liaising with investors and investment managers as well as assisting with systems development and other ad hoc projects as required.
In addition, other responsibilities will include client relationship management; new business integration and meeting the very tight reporting deadlines and demanding obligations of our clients.
Responsibilities include: Review and understand the fund's offering memorandum and verify that offering memorandum agrees to fund set up and ensure ongoing operations adhere to offering memorandum details.
Liaise with investment managers, prime brokers and custodians in relation to trading activity as required for transaction processing and NAV preparation.
Calculate the NAV for a portfolio of complex investment funds on either a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly basis as specified by the client and as outlined in the administration agreement.
Track all cash items whether portfolio related, capital transactions or from non-portfolio and other income and expense items.
Perform three-way reconciliation of cash and assets/liabilities to the investment managers and custodians (frequency depending on trading activity of the fund.
Obtain independent third-party pricing support where needed (i.e.
from Bloomberg).
Review and validate the partner/shareholder allocation calculations, including management and incentive fee calculations and the allocation of feeder specific income and expenses.
Calculate and send out Estimated and Final NAV as required.
Liaise with clients, investors, investment managers and other stakeholders as needed.
Participate in special projects and assist with System Development.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
Assist in the preparation and review of fund audited financial statements.
Ability to understand fund agreements to determine impact on financial reporting.
Liaise with funds auditors at year end and interim periods.
Requirements: Big 4 Qualified accountant (0-2 PQE).
Excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and ability to follow up is essential.
Remuneration: A strong base salary, bonus, healthcare, pension, and a hybrid working model will be offered to the successful candidate.
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Skills: ACCA CPA ACA CIMA Benefits: Work From Home