Fund Accountant

Firm Description
King Street is a $24+ billion global alternatives firm with a robust platform encompassing multiple segments of the public and private markets. Since our founding in 1995, we have been evolving our skill set and have been tested by many economic cycles. Rigorous fundamental research married with tactical trading and exceptional sourcing is core to our investment process – we are fundamental tacticians . We dynamically invest across the capital structure, asset classes and geographies where we have an edge through our deep expertise in credit, restructurings, bankruptcies, and other event-driven situations. We seek to generate returns by identifying dislocations and quickly executing with conviction while remaining flexible enough to rapidly rotate capital in our portfolios. King Street is focused on meeting investors’ objectives through a diversified product offering that provides access to its global investment strategies. Department Overview
The Accounting Department is currently comprised of a broad range of functions, including: fund accounting; operations; position, P&L and exposure reporting; valuation; risk management design and reporting; and liquidity management. Job Description
This individual will be part of a newly formed office in Dublin responsible for assisting in accounting and review of a complete set of fund maintained books and records, in partnership with the global Fund Accounting team. They will be involved in the closing of books on a monthly basis as well as fund expense allocations and reporting. They will monitor the cash reconciliation and accuracy of interest, dividend, and other accruals. The position involves heavy interaction with the trading desk, operations, legal, tax, and investor relations/marketing global teams. Key responsibilities may include:

 

• Partner with the global team to conduct accounting and review of complex funds including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses and preparing reports
• Manage third party administrators, review monthly and quarterly books of the funds
• Assist with year-end audits, and in determining the appropriate accounting treatment for all transactions

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent is required
• 2-5 years work experience as an accountant in financial services with hedge fund or private equity clients and/or product controller
• Big 4 accounting firm experience preferred
• Fully ACCA Qualified is a prerequisite
• Good product knowledge, including fixed income instruments and derivatives. Understanding of accounting for alternative fund structures.
• Strong excel and analytical skills
• Desire to become involved in a broad range of financial control responsibilities and initiatives
• Must be a self-starter and quick learner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be highly motivated and able to work in global team environment
• Able to work well under pressure