Job Description

Overview:

Our new prestigious 24-month Graduate Program offers a unique opportunity for talented graduates to gain comprehensive experience in the finance industry. This structured program will consist of three 8-month rotations across data management and maintenance, fund accounting and financial reporting. As a participant in this program, you will receive mentorship, training, and exposure to various aspects of the fund administration process, setting you on a path for a successful career in fund accounting.

Rotation 1: Data Management and Maintenance (Months 1-8)

Responsibilities:

Member of team responsible for cashflow and valuation entry onto accounting system;
Preparation of capital account and quarterly report packages for Private Equity funds;
Managing invoice processing and payment across multiple funds and banks;
Managing archive process for investor reporting documents;
Completing regulatory reporting returns for Central Bank;
Compile audit sample back ups and provide to auditors;
Work closely with the fund accounting team to ensure that expenses are paid on time and bookings on accounting system are correct;.

Rotation 2: Fund Accountant (Months 9-16)

Responsibilities:

Provide A-Z fund accounting services for a suite of private equity programs;
Reconcile cash to bank account providers on a daily basis;
Produce monthly net asset valuations for the controlling team;
Prepare investment reporting information for use by investment manager;
Prepare monthly investor reporting and handle any queries that may arise on assigned funds;
Prepare call and distribution packages for investors in the assigned funds;
Preparation of legal, tax and regulatory returns;
Assist in various ad-hoc projects in area of fund administration;.

Rotation 3: Financial Reporting (Months 17-24)

Responsibilities:

Continue to oversee a number of private equity funds;
Take an active role in the year end audits of these and other funds;
Preparation of financial statements in excel and on reporting platform;
Managing annual report process including updating the fund reports and handling audit queries as they arise;
Coordinate internal and external review points to finalise the annual reports;

Contribute to the management of overall audit process;

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field (completed within the last 24 months).
Strong academic performance (minimum 2.1) with a genuine interest in finance and investments.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
Developed IT skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel;
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Interest in pursuing an accounting qualification.
Demonstrated leadership potential and willingness to take initiative.

Program Benefits:

Highly competitive salary and 22 days annual leave;
Home Office: After the successful probation period you will meet your colleagues three days in the office and have the option to work two days a week in the home office;
Study Support: Further education support is available to help graduates work towards further qualifications;
Become part of a leading alternative investment specialist while learning the intricacies of the private markets business;
Office Swap Opportunities: Have the opportunity to work along side colleagues in our sister company in Bendern, Liechtenstein.
We are proud to be owned by the Princely family of Liechtenstein and our successful company is greatly inspired by their entrepreneurial attitude.

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.

Stephen Dunphy

Human Resources

LGT Fund Managers (Ireland) Ltd.

Contact:

+353 1 264 8652

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT 2026 - FUND ACCOUNTING

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