Fund Accounting Manager (Hybrid)

SEI; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Dublin seeks a Fund Accounting Manager to oversee a team and manage client relationships. You will ensure timely delivery of NAVs, mentor staff, and participate in operational improvements. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in Alternative funds, strong data management skills, and knowledge of Fund Accounting systems. This position offers healthcare, pension schemes, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Healthcare for dependents

Pension Scheme

Education Assistance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in Alternative funds, with at least 3 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of Alternative fund structures, regulatory requirements, and performance calculations.
• Demonstrable experience of Fund/fee documentation review and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for clients on accounting matters.
• Ensure delivery of timely and accurate NAVs.
• Train, coach, and mentor new employees.
• Review Fund documents in advance of new fund launches.

Skills

Experience in Alternative funds

Strong data management skills

Coaching and mentoring experience

Fluency in English

Organizational skills

Education

ACCA qualified preferred

Tools

Fund Accounting systems (Investran, Geneva)

Job description

Position Description

The Fund Accounting Manager will manage a team in a high growth area of SEI. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, in addition to internally in the Fund Accounting department and more broadly across the organisation. Candidates must have an advanced level of understanding of Alternative fund structures and related investment types. The candidate will ultimately be responsible for the day-to-day running of their team and the management of a portfolio of clients.

What you’ll do

• Serve as primary senior point of contact for clients on accounting matters.
• Responsible for ensuring delivery of timely and accurate NAVs.
• Ensure client service excellence and query resolution on a timely basis.
• Own root cause analysis for issues and ensure remediation is fit-for-purpose.
• Participate in and/or lead department initiatives & group projects as appropriate, in particular those related to operating model improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure all procedures and controls are adhered to.
• Manage resource planning of the team including partnering with other teams.
• Train, coach and mentor new employees; develop and motivate staff within their team.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, third parties and other functional groups across SEI.
• Represent SEI and present Administrator’s report at Fund Board Meetings as required.
• Review Fund documents in advance of new fund launches; identify and highlight potential operational issues and risks.
• Provide ongoing subject matter expertise to support our new business efforts.

What you bring to the table

• At least 10 years’ experience in Alternative funds, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity. Some experience in private markets is preferable.
• Experience in working on a Fund Accounting system, preferably Investran and/or Geneva.
• Have a strong knowledge of Alternative fund structures, various Fund domiciles, regulatory requirements and performance calculations.
• Demonstrable experience of Fund/fee documentation review and interpretation.
• Experience coaching/mentoring.
• Strong data management skills.
• ACCA qualified preferable but not essential.
• A curious mindset and ability to execute change.

Attributes we value

• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential.
• Energetic, accountable and driven.
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet deadlines.
• Adaptable.

Benefits you can expect

Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents under 18 years old; Pension Scheme; Life Assurance & Group Income Protection; Education Assistance; Sports Club Supplement; Tax Saver Travel Benefits; 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year; Employee Share Participation Scheme and Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.