Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a dynamic leader at Assistant Vice President level to join the Fund Accounting Group management team. This managerial position has responsibility for managing the day to day Fund Accounting administration service ensuring that all deliverables are produced and delivered on time and in accordance with client service level agreements and agreed quality standards.

What we can offer you?

We are the largest financial administrator in Ireland, servicing global market leading clients across a variety of product types including ETFS, CCFs, Multi Manager funds, Fund of Funds, Alternative UCITS, Private Equity and Real Estate Funds. With us, you have the opportunity to develop your career in many different directions within the funds industry.

We offer flexibility to blend working from home or office, excellent benefits package, strong personal and career development programmes to support your career journey and much more.

Why this role is important to us

Fund Accounting is at the core of our asset servicing solutions, providing asset owners and managers access to our essential financial tools to deliver effective investment solutions. Our fund accounting team offers crucial operational service for our global clients.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Assistant Vice President (AVP) will manage the accounting NAV delivery process ensuring that all deliverables are quality controlled and delivered on time, in accordance with client service level agreements. Key responsibilities include:
  • NAV production and dissemination
  • Cash and Stock escalation
  • Client and regulatory reporting
  • Accounting query resolution
  • Error resolution and reporting
• Manage new fund setup, fund termination and other fund events
• Manage relevant projects/initiatives
• Review and update department operational processes, to ensure controls remain effective and account for dynamic changes in client requirements, mitigating operational risk wherever possible.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to service our clients.
• Collaborate with Transformation design initiatives to identify and create efficiencies through technological enhancements and development.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Leadership, setting and maintain standards of personal and professional performance and behavior
• Clear communications skills, adjustable for differences in client, jurisdiction and staffing experience.
• Delegation and prioritization skills are required to manage conflicting priorities.
• Motivation skills, leading a team to develop individuals personally and professionally to progress either within the team or to their preferred global mobility role preference.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivation & enthusiasm

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Primary Degree or a Professional or Accounting qualification or equivalent preferred
• 7+ years of experience within Fund Administration (Japan ITM funds/ETF) preferred in particular
• Experience in operations of asset management companies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communications and organizational skills
• Project Management skills preferred
• Familiarity with the asset management industry and relevant regulations / association rules
• Advanced knowledge of T-Star/TX
• Native Japanese
• English language skills
• Broad knowledge of fund investments including foreign domiciled funds (preferred)