Newly Qualified Accountant - Hedge Funds

Financial Reporting Accountant - Hedge Funds

Dublin 4 Office-Based Up to €80,000 + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified accountant to join a leading financial services organisation based in Dublin 4.

This role is ideally suited to candidates who have gained exposure to hedge funds either through their training contract within a Top 10 accounting firm or through a financial reporting role within the hedge fund industry.

The successful candidate will join a high performing finance team and gain exposure to complex financial reporting, fund structures, and a dynamic investment environment.

The Role

As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be involved in the preparation and review of financial reporting deliverables while working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements for hedge fund structures
• Assisting with month end, quarter end and year end reporting requirements
• Supporting the audit process and liaising with external auditors
• Reviewing fund accounting information and financial reporting outputs
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Performing reconciliations and financial analysis
• Supporting ongoing process improvements and control enhancements
• Working closely with internal finance teams and external stakeholders
• Assisting with ad hoc reporting and finance projects as required

Requirements

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience working with hedge fund clients within a Top 10 accounting firm or
• Experience working within a financial reporting role supporting hedge funds
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced financial services environment
• Valid visa to work in Ireland

What's on Offer

• Salary up to €80,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exposure to a sophisticated hedge fund environment
• Dublin 4 location
• Office based working model