Accountant 2, Fund Accounting
- Full-time
- Department: Client Services
- Type of Hire: Permanent
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 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
Provides fund accounting and reporting support for private equity and fund clients, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of NAVs, financial statements, investor reporting, capital activity, compliance deliverables, and client service excellence while adhering to established controls, accounting standards, and operational procedures.
What You Will Do
- You'll prepare and deliver NAV calculations, financial statements, management accounts, working papers, investor reporting, journal entries, capital call and distribution notices, payment processing, and other fund accounting deliverables for private equity and fund clients within agreed timelines and quality standards.
- You'll manage client deliverables by analysing client agreements, SLAs, and reporting requirements, responding to client and investor queries, addressing review comments, escalating issues appropriately, and supporting onboarding and migration of funds onto accounting platforms such as Investran and Paxus.
- You'll ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, SSAE requirements, policies, procedures, and operational checklists while identifying, reporting, and helping resolve risks, errors, breaches, and operational issues in a timely manner.
- You'll maintain effective workflow and reporting processes by managing deliverables through workflow systems, accurately recording time, utilising accounting and reporting platforms, and supporting team members through knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and collaboration.
- You'll demonstrate strong customer focus, communication, resilience, and self-development by building client relationships, delivering high-quality outcomes, proactively expanding technical knowledge, continuously improving performance, and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
What we offer
- Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.
- Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and personal accident insurance.
- Allowances & Support: Transportation/transport allowance and shift allowance.
- Paid Time Off: Generous leave policy to support work–life balance.
Qualifications
About You
- You hold a degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related discipline and have at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within fund accounting, private equity, financial services, or shared services environments.
- You possess working knowledge of IndAS, IFRS, and GAAP across multiple jurisdictions, with experience preparing financial statements, disclosures, working papers, NAV reporting, and other financial deliverables in accordance with applicable regulations and accounting standards.
- You have experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran and/or Paxus, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, IF functions, and other intermediate-level analytical tools.
- You demonstrate strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, respond to client requirements, and deliver accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
- You are fluent in English, ideally possess additional language capabilities, and bring experience working in multinational or financial services environments, with a commitment to continuous professional development and pursuing advanced accounting qualifications such as CPA where applicable.
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.
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