Consultant, Property Real Estate Fund Accounting at Northern Trust

Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Real Estate, Fund AdministrationIndustries

Requirements

Hold a recognised Professional Accounting Qualification
Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP and IFRS
Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory/tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting
A strong appreciation of accounting principles and standards
Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Property Fund Administration
High level of communication skills, previous relationship management experience would be beneficial
Demonstrate leadership and team-building qualities and ability to motivate a team
Ability to assist with the management of the team
Demonstrates understanding of the need for high-touch client service
Ability to participate in systems development projects
Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality work and to timeframes required
Strong knowledge of Excel

Responsibilities

Preparation of interim and annual financial statements for Property Funds including the completion of consolidated financial statements for complex cross-border structures
Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries
Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met
Oversee the preparation of regulatory returns, including compliance reports, Central Bank and CSO returns
Develop an understanding of Fund Accounting requirements for Property Funds
Collection of relevant information to facilitate production of NAVs
Issue NAVs accurately and within defined timeframes
Organise payment of operating expenses
Liaise with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV
Responsible to provide unrivalled client satisfaction and continuously improve the department’s performance to clients (internal and external)
Effective communication with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities
Ensure that operating arrangements are clearly established on inception of a fund
Ensure that documentation, legal and compliance issues are complete
To understand the purpose of and gain the critical background knowledge of Funds assigned to the team
To keep abreast of current activities in the REIF’s market as well as industry and regulatory developments
Dealing with client queries
Liaising with other internal departments such as Trustee, Legal, Transfer Agency and Company Secretarial
Contribute to the marketing and sales process to prospective clients via sales presentations, RFP responses etc
Understand the structure of property transactions
Understand the process and approvals required
Co-ordination of approval process
Collation of documentation / record maintenance