Financial Accountant

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.  

Responsibilities

As a financial accountant, you will play a key part in ensuring that our monthly and other reporting deadlines are met. This will involve completing the detailed month end postings, balance sheet recs, bank recs and so forth. This individual would be expected to be the main contact for the year end audit process, alongside assisting with the other reporting requirements which we have.

We are looking for someone with a hand on and can-do attitude. This will be key with ensuring that we can make the finance team fit for the future. The projects and ad-hoc work which the team have exposure to is significant and varied.

Key responsibilities:

• Preparation and control of monthly management information;
• Preparation of annual financial statements and management of the year end audit process;
• Assisting with the preparation of regulatory returns;
• Preparation of VAT, Corporate Tax and any other relevant regulatory returns;
• Assisting the Finance team with integrations of new acquisitions;
• Driving process improvement and efficiencies across all of the finance activities;
• Liaising with various stakeholders both internally and externally;
• Assisting and taking the lead of various projects work as and when required.

Required Experience

• CPA Qualified Accountant;
• A minimum of 3 years accounting experience in a similar role;
• Experience of working in a global finance environment, with previous experience with UK Companies being highly advantageous;
• Strong grasp and understanding of financial controls and best practice;
• Experience in external audit would be preferred;
• Capable of working to meet tight deadline deliverables, and able to be flexible to prioritise multiple tasks and deliverables at one time;
• Strong excel skills, with financial modelling experience being desirable, but not essential;
• Ability to summarise findings and conclusions in a succinct and professional manner, tailored to senior management and board level audience;

Ability to work independently and as part of the wider team

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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 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 leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.