Junior Fund Accountant

About us – Opening Up Wealth Together.

FNZ Group believes everyone can create a better life by saving, investing, and managing their money well. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA). Together with our customers, we help over 24 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

The Role:

Junior Fund Accountant (14-Month Fixed Term)

Joining a team ranging in experience from recent graduates, through to colleagues who have progressed internally to professional qualification, this is an excellent career development opportunity.

The key responsibilities of the department include:

• Providing a high standard Fund Accounting service to FNZ Ireland’s clients

• Valuing the funds in an accurate and timely manner and publication of Net Asset Values (NAVs)

• Placing trades with international fund managers in accordance with the advice of the clients’ asset allocation advisers

• Purchasing and selling foreign currencies in a manner approved by the client.

• Treasury management of cash holdings

• Recording all fund transactions in an accurate and timely manner

• Preparation of all operational team output for capture on our imaging system

• Producing monthly accounts and other data for financial and statutory returns

• Performing reconciliations to confirm accuracy of accounts information.

• Liaising with clients, fund managers and banks daily

• Utilising the firm's technology solutions to manage client enquiries efficiently and effectively.

The Person:

The ideal candidate will have an excellent academic record, the ability to work in a fast-moving environment and the interpersonal skills required to interact with colleagues, clients, and international financial institutions. They should also have:

• Strong aptitude for numerical accuracy and a high degree of analytical and problem-solving ability.

• 2.1- or first-class honours degree ideally in a relevant discipline such a Commerce, Business Studies, Economics or Maths / Maths Related (however graduates from other disciplines wishing for a career change will also be considered if they have a strong maths aptitude)

• A working knowledge of MS Excel, SQL and Data Analytics would be advantageous.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work well within a team environment.

• An ambition to develop a successful and rewarding career.

• An ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.

• An organised and systematic approach to their job

• A strong customer service orientation

• Knowledge of a European language would be advantageous but not essential.

• Knowledge of Fund Accounting would be advantageous but not essential.