Accountant 3, 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 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.

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 client's 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
  
   

ABOUT YOU 

• You are an accounting, finance, or business administration graduate with CPA license or equivalent
• You have a minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or similar roles with a focus on complex portfolios
• You are an expert in preparing complex financial statements
• You are proficient in applying accounting standards and policies with minimal supervision
• You have intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills
• You have an exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deliverables
• You have strong organizational and multitasking skills to handle a full spectrum of complexity levels
• You have an effective communication and documentation skills to articulate processes and operational risks clearly
• You have a proactive and results-driven mindset, capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• You are collaborative team player, open to knowledge sharing and supporting training initiatives

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.