Career Opportunities: Fund Accountant (5396)
Requisition ID 5396 - Posted - Accounting/Finance - Permanent
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Division/Function: FTO - Finance
Reports to (job title): Finance Manager
Job Type: Permanent
***** Closing date for applications: 4th December 2024 *****
Role Summary
The NTMA currently has an exciting opportunity for a Fund Accountant to join the Irish Sovereign Funds Finance team on a permanent contract reporting to the Finance Manager. It 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
1. Prepare daily and monthly management reporting.
2. Prepare daily review and analysis of the Fund NAV and reporting provided by the Custodian.
3. Prepare and reconcile accounting journals.
4. Track and reconcile daily cash activity, including setting up wire payments and preparing daily cash projections.
5. Prepare daily and monthly cash reporting.
6. Collate and review the Custodian month end reporting and reconciliations.
7. Recalculate Custodian fees.
8. Assist in collation of Custodian KPIs.
9. Assist in collating/preparing relevant forms and documentation for new market openings.
10. Respond to business unit requests in a professional and timely manner.
11. Review and process Investor notices and capital account statements.
12. Assist with the administration of loans.
13. Correspond with General Partners, Investees and Borrowers on queries.
14. Assist in collation of fund documentation for tax advisors and investor K-1s review.
15. Build and foster internal and external relationships.
16. Participate in the continuous development and enhancement of workflows and procedures to reflect the changing control environment.
17. Work on Projects / Adhoc tasks as required.
Experience
1. Qualified/Part-Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) desirable but not essential.
2. Third level qualification preferably in Finance or Accounting (or related field).
3. At least 3 years’ experience in Fund Accounting, knowledge of Hedge Markets essential with knowledge of Private Market products desirable.
Skills
1. Ability to adapt quickly to the role.
2. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to easily form good working relationships with team members and senior stakeholders alike.
4. Strong attention to detail.
5. A self-starter willing to take the initiative to get results.
6. Analytical with good problem-solving skills.
7. Flexible and adaptable to change.
8. Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
9. Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment.
Knowledge
1. Experience in the administration and accounting of investments such as quoted and unquoted equities, bonds, funds, loans, derivatives etc. is desirable.
2. Understanding and interest in Public and Private Markets is advantageous.
3. Experience in a Custodian oversight role would be advantageous.
4. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages.
5. Understanding of Journal Entry essential.
6. Understanding of the role of Finance in maintaining a strong control environment.
Summary of the Business
The National Treasury Management Agency (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.
Businesses managed by the NTMA include borrowing for the Exchequer and the management of the National Debt, the State Claims Agency, the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA), the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) and the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA). The NTMA also assigns staff to the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) and Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI). Recently the NTMA mandate has expanded to include oversight and management of the Future Ireland Fund (FIF) and the Infrastructure, Nature and Climate Fund (ICNF).
This role is to support the finance operations service delivery to FIF, ICNF and ISIF. FIF and ICNF are newly formed sovereign wealth funds. The FIF aims to ensure steady and long-term support for state expenditure from 2041, and the ICNF is designed to bolster state spending after 2026 in response to economic downturns or to fund environmental initiatives between 2026 and 2030. ISIF is a sovereign development fund with a mandate to invest on a commercial basis to support economic activity and employment in Ireland.
Working at the NTMA offers excellent benefits including:
* Flexible work options including remote 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
Pension Abatement
If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.
Please note: In applying for this position, you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/Office/Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.
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. We are strongly committed to ensuring that our workforce is representative of our society.
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