Senior Consultant, Private Equity Fund Accounting - Limerick | Hybrid 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, Private EquityIndustries

Requirements

Holds a recognised Professional Accounting Qualification with extensive post QE experience
Detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS
Working knowledge of the Irish regulatory/tax regime as it relates to Fund Accounting and Financial Reporting
Knowledge of or willingness to quickly gain knowledge of Private Equity Fund Administration
Client service orientation
Ability to develop a team
Good attention to detail
Demonstrates willingness to support with daily BAU where necessary to support the team and to help others outside team
Good prioritisation and multi-tasking
Strong problem solving skills
Organises own workload and establishes priorities
Demonstrates good knowledge of standards and procedures required for own tasks
Excellent PC skills especially MS Excel
Ability to participate in systems development projects
A track record in optimising system use and automating processes where possible
Demonstrate leadership and team-building qualities and ability to motivate others around them
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Responsibilities

Assist in managing an ever expanding Private Equity team within our Limerick operation
Deliver high quality service to clients – both internal and external - by accurate, timely completion of all assigned tasks and requests for information
Organise workload and Team members in an efficient and effective manner
Ensure Net Asset Values (NAVs) and Valuations are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Look to meet and improve the preparation of client reporting
Seek to learn quickly and strive to continually improve service offered
Create and maintain a respectful and productive work environment
Deliver training/coaching effectively
Understand risk in own team, help others to understand this and to recognise that risk is everyone’s responsibility
Active liaison with clients and external auditors, dealing with audit queries
Ensuring agreed client service levels and regulatory filing deadlines are met
Addressing partner issues and development of indirect reports on the team, providing objective and regular feedback to staff
Assist the Department in the annual targets of the business including the development of the offshore team and the automation of the Private Equity’s accounting platform Investran
Has responsibility for assisting with the development and execution of the department’s strategic plans, goals and priorities
Responsible for the delivery of high quality service to each of the clients assigned to their team
Liaises with new clients to determine fund structure and level of detail required to support striking of NAV
Communicates effectively with clients, investors and associated parties on fund activities
Keeps abreast of current activities in the Private Equity market as well as industry and regulatory developments
Reviewing the work of a team
Monitoring workloads
Ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements
Providing leadership for the team
Ensuring an excellent working environment at all times

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Private EquityFund AccountingNAV CalculationValuationsClient ReportingTeam LeadershipRisk ManagementAudit LiaisonRegulatory ComplianceService Level Agreements

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid and based in Limerick.

What qualifications and experience are required?

Candidates must hold a recognised Professional Accounting Qualification with extensive post-qualification experience, and detailed knowledge of Irish/UK GAAP/US GAAP and IFRS.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize?

Northern Trust emphasizes principles of service, expertise, and integrity, while the role focuses on creating and maintaining a respectful and productive work environment, providing leadership, and delivering high-quality service.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has a professional accounting qualification with extensive experience, deep knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, leadership skills to manage teams and workloads, and the ability to ensure accurate NAVs and client service levels.