Senior Consultant, Hedge Fund Accounting at Northern Trust

Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial Services, Hedge FundsIndustries

Requirements

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or working towards qualification (preferable but not required)
Knowledge of hedge funds and other alternative investment structures (an advantage)
Knowledge of financial reporting including US GAAP & IFRS financial statements and footnote disclosures (an advantage)
Financial analysis skills
Client service experience

Responsibilities

Fund Accounting:
Preparation and review of Operating Expenses for funds on a weekly/monthly basis
Production and review of month end Close Packs for various clients on weekly/monthly basis
Validation of Monthly NAVs and associated accounting records
Interact with clients and others to obtain understanding of funds’ activities
Engage with other HFS teams to support projects including fund launches and migrations
Investor Accounting:
Allocation of Profit and Loss across investors share classes and series
Calculation and verification of class-level expenses such as Management Fees
Calculation and verification of various performance fee methodologies
Work with Investor Services team to ensure investor statements are timely and accurate
Financial Reporting:
Participate in financial statements preparation and review for funds on an annual basis
Work directly with external auditors to ensure accuracy of each fund’s annual financial statements
Work with shared services teams to ensure timely follow up and completion of audit requests
Regulatory Reporting:
Participate in the monthly and quarterly preparation and review of regulatory reporting for applicable funds
Engage in project initiatives to strengthen and expand HFS regulatory reporting services on MMIF, FVCs and SPVs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Fund AccountingNAV ValidationOperating ExpensesMonth End CloseInvestor AccountingProfit and Loss AllocationHedge Fund AdministrationFinancial Control

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Senior Consultant role?

A Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) or working towards qualification is preferable but not required. Knowledge of hedge funds and alternative investment structures is an advantage, along with knowledge of financial reporting including US GAAP & IFRS.

What are the main responsibilities in this role?

Responsibilities include fund accounting tasks like preparing operating expenses and month-end close packs, investor accounting such as allocating profit and loss and calculating fees, financial reporting with auditors, and regulatory reporting for funds.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What career development opportunities does this role offer?

The role provides exposure to many product types across sectors, learning the complete trade execution cycle, and working in a fast-paced environment serving sophisticated clients, enabling a full understanding of hedge fund administration.