AVP Private Equity Fund Accounting
Ireland - Dublin
About Citco
Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office Locations worldwide. With more than $1.8 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.
For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com
About the Team & Business Line:
Alternative Asset Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our Private Equity division is a major part of that. Citco have one of, if not the largest footprint of staff in Ireland within the Private Equity Administration sector. Our continuous investment in learning, which includes Private Equity specific personal development training programs for multiple staff levels, and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
Our largest investment, however, is in our people and as a core member of our Private Equity Fund Accounting group, you will be working in a team with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals. Furthermore, this team delivers award-winning services to a roster of some of the largest, most recognised, bluechip clients in the Private Equity industry.
Citco Fund Services (Ireland) Limited are also Great Place to Work (GPTW) certified and, as such, are building their teams to ensure everyone is given the right level of support while also challenging them to grow with us.
ResponsibilitiesYour role is to:
- Lead a PE accounting team of supervisors and accounting specialists
- Mentor and support your team through training and development
- Develop into a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on PE client structures and PE accounting processes
- Manage and monitor client deliverables (SLAs) with your team and the client
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- Manage and review the monthly/quarterly reporting pack preparation
- Manage the client capital activity processing (calls/distributions/transfers)
- Review/prepare management fee & waterfall/carry calculations
- Prepare accounts and/or financial statements for complicated PE structures
- Engage in and drive local and global group projects
- Regularly engage with your team and your manager on individual and team goals
- Participate in team performance reviews
- Communicate regularly with client(s) and help maintain great client relationships
- Review client Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), PPMs, and other materials and ensure service levels are in line with such legal documents
- Act as liaison to various internal/external stakeholders
- Work with onboarding solutions teams to implement new fund structures on accounting system
About You:
- You have 5+ years’ experience in accounting operations or practice
- You have 3+ years’ experience in Private Equity (Desirable)
- You are a strong team player who exhibits strong communication and written skills
- You have the ability to handle several deliverables and different stakeholders simultaneously, and prioritize work based on deadlines
- You have strong customer relationship skills
- You must have strong knowledge of the financial services industry, its products and practices, and a strong interest in further development and learning
- You have proven Fund Accounting system, Microsoft Word and Excel, and PowerPoint skills
- You are degree Qualified (2.1 and above) in Finance or Accounting related degree (desirable).
Our Benefits
Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in accounting operations or practice
- 3+ years experience in Private Equity (Desirable)
- Strong communication and written skills
- Ability to handle multiple deliverables and stakeholders
- Strong customer relationship skills
- Strong knowledge of the financial services industry
- Proven skills in Fund Accounting system, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Degree Qualified in Finance or Accounting (desirable)
What We Do
Our heritage, since founding a civil law notary practice in the 1940s to establishing the Curacao International Trust Company in the 1960s, is built on challenging paradigms and delivering exceptional service within the financial and professional services industry. Today, we continue to pioneer award-winning services and technology solutions that meet ever changing markets. A commitment to investing in people, and proprietary technologies, has resulted in our reputation as the industry’s preeminent service provider, reassuring clients that their critical administration functions are in safe hands. Our thought leadership and ability to quickly navigate complex change means our clients can depend on us as trusted advisors to make informed decisions in response to market conditions. Our Divisions Citco Fund Services & Investor Relations CFS is the global leader in services for the alternative investment industry. With over 2,000 funds under administration and net assets exceeding $840 billion, we provide full service fund administration, fund accounting, net asset value calculations, investor relations, and more. Governance Services Leveraging our extensive global office network Citco Governance Services provides customised solutions, including corporate and global subsidiary governance, secretarial services, financial accounting and reporting, tax and audit liaison, and market entry services. Banking, Depositary & Custody Services Citco Banks operate in strategic financial centres and provide Institutional and Fund of Funds clients access to the funds universe through multiple communication and online real-time global funds platforms. Citco Technology Management Through our eight global development centres, Citco Technology Management provides secure infrastructures and develops award-winning technology products that underpin our commitment to service excellence.
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