Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting

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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions  and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding  US$857 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

THIS ROLE  

You'll be responsible for validating fund accounting deliverables and ensuring quality standards in a review-focused role. You'll perform detailed reviews of financial statements and support complex accounting processes while serving as a technical resource for preparers. You'll focus on quality assurance and maintaining accounting standards across all deliverables.

WHAT YOU'LL DO  

• You'll review financial statements, NAV calculations, and client deliverables.
• You'll apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• You'll maintain strong knowledge of client-specific requirements.
• You'll contribute to and support process improvement initiatives.
• You'll ensure compliance with established procedures.

WHAT WE OFFER  

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your

  qualifications

  , level of experience, and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognize the value of working flexibly and are keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU  

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; CPA or equivalent is preferred.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of overall experience, with at least 3 years in fund accounting, OR financial reporting, OR external audit.
• You have strong reviewing expertise in financial statements, NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, and fund records.
• You possess solid knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and regulatory requirements, with a strong focus on quality assurance and compliance.
• You have advanced analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality outputs under pressure.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT  

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining 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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women 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 relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.