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Finance - Corporate Accountant

Dublin

 

About Davidson Kempner 

Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP is a global investment management firm. Founded in 1983, Davidson Kempner is headquartered in New York and has offices in Philadelphia, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Mumbai and Abu Dhabi. Our Firm invests globally and opportunistically across the capital structure, in a variety of credit and equity strategies as well as real assets. We apply our multi-dimensional, research-driven investment process to evaluate and execute a diverse range of transactions across asset classes, geographies and market cycles. We target complex, global situations where our experience and expertise can unlock value.

We bring together exceptional people from different disciplines and backgrounds who are energized by the challenges of navigating complexity. We look for people who demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills, innate curiosity, creativity and embrace diverse viewpoints to calibrate their decisions. These differentiators make our people successful beyond a specific job at Davidson Kempner – but throughout their journey with us over many years.

 

The Role
With the growth of Davidson Kempner’s global platform and EMEA (London, Dublin, Abu Dhabi) and APAC (Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Mumbai) offices, the Corporate Accounting department is expanding its global support model with non-US resourcing in Dublin. This is the second Dublin hire with the remainder of the team being US-based.

  • As part of the Corporate Accounting team, the Associate will be responsible for:
  • Preparing and documenting month-end/quarter-end close processes for global corporate entities across Europe and Asia
  • Preparing periodic entity-level financial reporting (balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, footnotes)
  • Coordinating with global independent auditors (PwC) for the annual audit cycle and financial statement issuance
  • Preparing, reviewing, and submitting global regulatory reporting requirements
  • Recommending and supporting process improvements across locations
  • Participating in working groups for new entity or office launches and their onboarding
  • Acting as a local point of contact for Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance & Tax, and Operations

Qualifications

  • A minimum 0–3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in investment management
  • A minimum 2.1 degree class from a top tier university ideally in an Accounting or associated subject
  • ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent qualified
  • Advanced Excel skills required; experience with SAGE and Workday preferred
  • Experience using Alteryx is preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Inquisitive, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; able to manage multiple deliverables and collaborate effectively across teams.

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:

Delivers

  • Delivers Results: Delivers consistent, accurate, organized and client-ready work on time; juggles multiple projects effectively
  • Takes Accountability: Is clear on roles/responsibilities; holds self accountable for goals and deadlines; ensures problems are resolved and focuses on focuses on lessons learned

Connects

  • Builds Relationships: Is a team player and works well with others internally and externally; is inclusive and respectful; develops professional relationships within and outside of the Firm
  • Communicates Effectively: Is an effective, organized and clear communicator in both written and verbal formats, including complex / technical content

Leads

  • Leads by Example with Team Mentality: Self-motivated and dependable; shows professionalism and a positive attitude; actively works on personal development
  • Maintains Risk and Control Mindset: Holds self and others accountable to the Firm’s Business Principles and Core Values; follows regulatory/risk policies; protects confidential information and knows when to escalate

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Below is one optional self-identification diversity question for applicants. We ask applicants to complete this questionnaire on a voluntary basis, to assist with our diversity and inclusion monitoring.  The decision not to complete this questionnaire will have no bearing on the recruitment process. Davidson Kempner receives only anonymized and unattributed reporting in respect of questionnaire responses by applicants – we will not receive your individual responses. For the avoidance of doubt, there is only one question for Ex-US roles.

Davidson Kempner is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity or expression), familial status, caregiver status, marital status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, military service, unemployment status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status in all hiring and employment decisions. We provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances and practices.  

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