Accountant 1, Banking Services

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.

THIS ROLE 

Preparation of Payment Instruction

• Prepare and verify payment instructions including SWIFT, RTGS, TT, GIRO, and internal transfers on various bank portal platforms.
• Ensure accuracy of beneficiary details, currency codes, and transaction amounts.
• Ensure sufficient funds are available before initiating payments
• Validate supporting documentation and authorization levels before submission.
• Monitor payment status and follow up on any delays or discrepancies.

Bank Account Opening & Maintenance

• Facilitate the opening of corporate bank accounts, including collating of documents, filling up of necessary bank forms and submission.
• Coordinate with banks to ensure timely process and opening of accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of account details, signatories, and mandates.
• Facilitate updates such as change of address, authorized signatories, and account closures.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure all transactions comply with internal transaction monitoring policies.
• Conduct reviews and escalate any irregularities or potential risks.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation for all transactions and account changes.

Support ad-hoc projects and tasks as required.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences 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 (subject to change due to the job level of the position)
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is 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.

Every hiring location will have their own tailored section inline with local and global benefits

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in corporate services or client servicing roles.
• Knowledge of cross-border payments, FX transactions, and bank documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging, payment systems, and corporate banking platforms
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable and confident communicating with Senior Management
• 'Can do' attitude with the ability to cope to tight deadlines, working under pressure
• Experience working in outsourcing environment

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.