International Fund Services (Ireland) Limited
Department:
PERA Fund Accounting
Job Title:
PERA Fund Accountant - Officer
Reporting To:
AVP/VP - PERA Fund Accounting
Position Overview:
The Officer position is within the Private Equity & Real Estate Fund Services (PERA) Fund Accounting Business Unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Services Group.
The Officer will interact with all levels of professionals, internally and externally. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and simultaneously handle multiple assignments
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The Officer will be responsible for ensuring team compliance with operating policies, procedures and guidelines in the completion of Net Asset Valuations (NAV) across our Private Equity/Debt Fund Structures.
The Officer will be responsible for team development, staff management and enhancing client satisfaction.
This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to demonstrate leadership, communication and technical expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing company policy, overseeing client deliverables and contributing to the development of the team and the organization.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Direct and indirect management/supervision of PERA Fund Accounting staff
- Supervise and review the work performed by PERA Fund Accounting staff, in Ireland and other locations as applicable
- Manage internal workflows to ensure internal and client deadlines are met
- Manage expectations with client contacts
- Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly and annual financial work papers; including portfolio schedules, accrual schedules, profit & loss schedules, and partner capital allocations
- Prepare and/or review investor capital call and distribution calculations; including the review of investor notices
- Process Fund Sub-Closes on accounting systems or accounting workpapers
- Prepare and/or review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
- Prepare and/or review quarterly management fee calculations, and other Fund calculations as applicable
- Prepare and/or review client related correspondence
- Coordinate annual audit with Fund Auditors
- Prepare and/or review Fund Waterfall calculations and Partner Capital Account allocations
- Review Fund governing documents, including Limited Partnership Agreements and Offering Memoranda, to ensure consistency with accounting procedures and calculations in use
- Establish and maintain working relationships with key client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel
- Participate in ad-hoc client/internal projects as required
- Participate in the development, testing and implementation of new systems and products
- Coordinate client deliverables, both with clients and internally, such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices
- Review and approve all transactions (money movement, trades, etc.) in accordance with established guidelines
- Assist team in ensuring all accounting procedures and calculations are consistent with governing documents
- Meet all requirements for the performance planning process including goal setting, regular and immediate feedback and submission of formalized performance appraisals. Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures
- Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures
- Assist with planning and management of ah-hoc client and corporate project work
- Co-ordinate and implement training and development activities across the team
- Assist with recruitment of new staff
- Manage absences, time keeping and holiday/cover arrangements within the teams
- Set and maintain standards of personal and professional performance and behavior; ensuring staff accountability and adherence to company policies and procedures
- Schedule and conduct team meetings
- Provide coaching, guidance and support to staff on technical, professional and client issues
- Manage the administration billing process
- Review and delivery of client KPIs
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a University degree (an Accounting degree strongly preferred; Business, Mathematics, Finance or Economics degree required)
- Prior accounting system experience required.
- ACA/ACCA qualification is desirable, but not required.
- Private Equity, Private Debt, Hedge Fund or Real Estate experience desirable
- Previous Fund Accounting or corporate accounting experience, including supervisory experience
- Strong computer skills, especially MS Excel/MS Word/MS PowerPoint
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills
- Proven ability to build, train and manage effective teams
Why you should join us
- Generous holiday entitlements, including additional Birthday Day Off and Paid Volunteer Days
- Supportive and encouraged hybrid work-life balance
- Expansive inclusion, diversity and equity programme
- Private medical insurance, health screenings, flu vaccinations and eye testing
- Employee wellbeing and mental health support programme
- Parental and caretaker support
- Attractive pension plan
- Life assurance and long-term disability support
- Multiple local community volunteering opportunities
- Profit sharing scheme
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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
Inclusion, diversity and equity is our company-wide effort strongly supported by our State Street Ireland senior management team, which recognizes unique talents of our employees to ensure that they feel engaged and valued.
We provide local support to more than 24 employee networks with over 100 chapters across the globe, regional/country teams and business units' employee action committees. We are very proud of our employees ongoing engagement in developing our culture and values. We recognize and value the strength that comes from diversity and engage with industry partners to drive this forward collectively.
We will continue to nourish our culture, so every employee feels valued, inspired and empowered to leverage their diverse experiences and identities, which provide innovative, authentic and enhanced service to our clients and to our community, and each other.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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