Senior Accountant

- Headcount: 1- Location: Belfast (Belfast will need to have a Real Estatebackground)- Est Start Date: October 1, 2024- We would look to hire a senior accountant in each location with 7+ years of experience working withPrivate Equity (PE) and Hedge Fund (HF) experience that have worked at a Big 4 or BDO, Grant Thornton,RSM or similar accounting firm, Fund Administrator or internally at a Fund in their accountingdepartment.Responsibilities Arrange, coordinate and participate in weekly, monthly or as needed conference calls with US/UK officesto support clients during their business hours Daily entry, tracking/approval, and reconciliation of Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R)and Cash Flow reports Calculation of management fees and incentive allocation Fund and management company financial statement preparation/review Accounting principles and issues research, as needed Assist in evaluating current financial and accounting process for new clients, propose improvements andhelp coordinate implementation efforts US GAAP and UK FRS 102 Standards for Financial Reporting Assist in the opening of brokerage and/or bank accounts Review of service provider contracts and fund documents Advise clients on various issues as they arise Develop and oversee staff in delivery of services Participate in special projects Develop budgets / Budget-to-Actual Analysis Establish accounting practices – different clients in different industries have different needs Accounting principles and issues research Create financial models and provide ad-hoc financial analysis Evaluate current financial and accounting processes for clients, propose improvements and helpcoordinate implementation effortsQualifications 7+ years of experience in the alternative Investment Management industry (Hedge Fund, Private Equity,Venture Capital, Real Estate) Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent certification in Philippines/Belfast CPA, equivalent accounting certification in India Experience at Fund Administrator or internal accounting department at an Alternative Investment fund Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Hard-working, self-starter, dedicated, punctual and personable Excellent organizational skills Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Strong accounting and analytical skills Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software MUST include Sage Intacct, withknowledge of QuickBooks and Xero Passionate about working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment In depth understanding of investment management and alternative products Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve problems -quickly and competently