Joshua Hughes
Clones,Ireland
Summary
Results-driven professional with nearly four years of specialized experience in private equity and real estate fund accounting. Proven track record in fund administration, advancing from a graduate role to senior associate, leading reporting deliverables for multiple clients under tight deadlines. Strong work ethic and effective collaboration with international colleagues in diverse environments. Committed to teamwork, relationship-building, and continuous personal and team improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
PERE Senior Associate
Waystone
Dublin , Ireland
2025.12 - 2026.08
- Trained new hires on multiple funds and oversaw the completion of the quarterly NAV process and fulfilment of strict client deadlines.
- Trained new hires on various banking and accounting systems, including Investran accounting and reporting suites, and assisted with any issues.
- Reviewed work completed by current graduates and assisted with necessary adjustments and corrections.
- Coordinated internal resources, effectively meeting project deadlines.
PERE Graduate / Associate
Waystone
Dublin, Ireland
2022.09 - 2025.12
- Delivering full end to end NAV reporting for multiple funds to numerous clients. Processing of trades, cash movements, income & expense wires daily.
- Working independently across multiple funds, reconciling cash & portfolio and liaising with clients on a day-to-day basis.
- Assisting with the on-boarding of clients. Seeking out required documentation, arranging meetings liaising with Investor services & Corp’ Sec’ to provide a smooth on-boarding process.
- Assisting with annual audits. Fulfilling audit requests & assisting in the preparation of financial statements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University College Dublin
Dublin 2018.09 - 2022.05
Certificate of Higher Education - International Investment Fund Services
Institute of Banking
Dublin, Leinster 2025.02 - 2025.09
Skills
- Strong communication skills underlined by the extremely positive relationships built and held with the clients related to each of the funds managed throughout the last few years
- Ability to work to strict deadlines as demonstrated by the fulfilment of the monthly & quarterly calendar day deadlines imposed by clients
- Excellent leadership skills, evidenced by the progress made by junior staff and the comfort they have in approaching with queries/concerns Enthusiastic approach to work with a real desire to improve both myself and the processes in place to make things easier for all involved and to deliver better results for the business
- Accomplished in the use of various accounting platforms including FIS InvestOne, FIS Investran, E Front
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office software applications – Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc
- Solid IT skills with a strong passion for technology
Interests
Passionate football player with over 10 years of playing experience and involvement in coaching youth teams. Enjoy maintaining an active lifestyle through regular gym training, running, and walking. Strong believer in teamwork, discipline, and personal development both on and off the pitch
Timeline
PERE Senior Associate
Waystone
2025.12 - 2026.08
Certificate of Higher Education - International Investment Fund Services
Institute of Banking
2025.02 - 2025.09
PERE Graduate / Associate
Waystone
2022.09 - 2025.12
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University College Dublin
2018.09 - 2022.05