Accountant 3, Fund Accounting

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ
We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 
We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.
Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.
Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 
We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

Job Summary:
A senior preparer position responsible for delivering comprehensive fund accounting services for 
complex portfolios. This role handles a full spectrum of complexity levels (low, medium, and high) with 
minimal supervision, focusing on sophisticated accounting processes and detailed client deliverables. 
The position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to lead preparation of complex financial 
reports while maintaining high quality standards.

Core Responsibilities:
• Lead the preparation of complex financial statements, NAV calculations and other reports
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• Apply accounting standards and policies with minimal supervision
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Build knowledge of clients specific requirements and industry practices

Tasks:
• Expertise in applying diverse accounting principles and navigating complex fund structures, 
  including preparation of detailed and accurate financial statements and other required reports. 
• Process capital calls, distributions, and investor notices 
• Perform bookkeeping for complex transaction and prepare periodic financial reports for more 
  complex clients. 
• Document detailed procedures for complex accounting processes
• Identify and report potential operational risks to manager
• Conduct self-reviews to maintain quality standards
• Participate in required training programs, knowledge sharing, team training initiatives and 
  process improvement initiatives
• Track work progress through timesheet completion
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Qualifications

• Educational Background:
• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or ACCA Level 2 or ACA
• Professional Experience:
• • At least 4 years of experience, with a minimum of 2 years in fund accounting
• Skills and Key Behaviours:
• In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be 
• expected to demonstrate the following:
• • Expertise in preparing complex financial statements
• • Proficient in applying accounting standards and policies with minimal supervision
• • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills
• • Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• • Strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle a full spectrum of complexity levels
• • Effective communication and documentation skills to articulate processes and operational risks 
•   clearly
• • Proactive and results-driven mindset, capable of working independently with minimal 
•   supervision
• • Collaborative team player, open to knowledge sharing and supporting training initiatives
• • Adaptable and open to learning client-specific requirements and industry best practices

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.