Description

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients' capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world's largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Role Overview

The role encompasses both fund reporting and fund finance responsibilities. PIMCO's Fund Reporting function oversees the preparation, delivery, and filing of annual and semi-annual reports for PIMCO's European-domiciled funds, as well as managing the annual audit process. The Fund Finance function is responsible for monitoring and managing revenues and expenses for PIMCO's European funds.

We are looking for an inquisitive, sharp, tireless, passionate, person that will learn quickly, play a key role in achieving operational excellence and grow with the business. This role will coordinate extensively with business owners within the group and across the firm. The appropriate candidate will be able to exhibit project management skills through a proven track record of meeting deadlines and coordinating across functional areas.

Key responsibilities:

Fund Reporting: -

• Review of financial statements and ensure the integrity and timeliness of all financial information being reported
• Oversight of financial reporting preparation at the administrators of the Funds
• Management and oversight of the auditors of the Funds
• Conducting accounting research (e.g. new accounting guidance)
• Coordination and communication with appropriate internal departments
• Develop and present reports to senior management, boards and committees
• Oversight and implementation support of statutory regulatory reporting returns
• Manage various projects related to process improvements, procedures and systems development
• Ad hoc projects

Fund Finance:

• Responsible for the European Fund Treasury and Finance Function Oversight, co-ordination and review of fund budgets and payments (e.g. Directors fees, Management Fees, Org Fees)
• Oversight of invoice processing. Local point of contact and support
• Oversight and management of third-party vendors (administrators) related to the Funds
• Support Fund Launches and projects initiative
• Manage various projects related to process improvements, procedures and systems development

Position Requirements:

• Education - chartered accountant, university degree or equivalent in accounting
• The candidate will ideally have experience in an accounting/financial reporting/finance role, preferably with a demonstrated track record of success in a well-regarded accounting firm, Investment Firm, Fund Administrator or Management Company (ideal would be a minimum of 5-10 years in the industry)
• Solid understanding of Irish GAAP, IFRS and/or US GAAP, and a strong foundation of financial reporting in a regulatory environment
• Solid understanding of UCITS, AIFMD and Irish Company law requirements as they impact financial reporting
• Experience in or working with investment companies
• Ability to research technical accounting issues and document conclusions
• Strong project management skills
• Microsoft VBA/ Microsoft PowerBI / Oracle BI experience an advantage
• Strong time management and prioritizing skills
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines
• Strong computer skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and constant focus on quality and client service
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills
• Strong team player

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

Applicants with Disabilities

PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.