Senior Fund Accounting Officer
- Full-time
- Department: Finance & Accounting
- Type of Hire: Permanent
Company Description
ABOUT IQ-EQ
Is a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets. We support investment managers, asset owners and global businesses with the administration, compliance, governance, data and reporting that their structures depend on.
Across 25 jurisdictions, our 6,500+ professionals combine technical strength, connected technology and human understanding – the IQ and the EQ – to free clients from operational complexity and give them the peace of mind to focus on their core business activities.
Our IQ is our technical, regulatory and operational expertise, underpinned by data, technology and coordinated global delivery. Our EQ is our human partnership: understanding the business behind the numbers, the culture behind the structures and the individuals behind the screens.
With more than US$950 billion of assets under administration, our global client base includes 13 of the world's top 15 private equity firms* and 19 of the top 25 private debt firms**.
One relationship connects our clients to the right expertise as needs evolve, helping them move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever they operate.
To find out more about IQ-EQ visit iqeq.com.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Review and oversee the day-to-day accounting and administration of a portfolio of Alternative Investment Funds, primarily Private Equity funds, ensuring accurate NAVs and timely delivery of financial, regulatory and investor reporting.
- Review and challenge NAV calculations, financial statements, valuation movements, accounting treatments, capital calls, distributions, fees, carried-interest calculations, investor allocations and other key fund activities.
- Coordinate Fund Accounting and Transfer Agency activities performed by offshore teams, setting priorities, monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with agreed procedures, controls and service standards.
- Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders, resolving operational issues, monitoring service quality and ensuring effective oversight of delegated activities.
- Monitor deadlines, KPIs, incidents and outstanding review points, escalating risks as appropriate, driving process improvements and mentoring junior team members.
What we Offer:
- Competitive Rewards Package: Attractive salary complemented by a performance-based commission scheme, company car allowance, and €15 daily meal vouchers
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of additional benefits, including a pension plan and private health insurance to support your long-term wellbeing
- Flexible Working Environment: We understand that flexibility is key to achieving a healthy work-life balance. That's why we support flexible working arrangements and encourage open conversations to help employees find a setup that works best for them
- Career Development Opportunities: Take advantage of ongoing learning and development initiatives, professional training, and opportunities for career progression within a growing international organization
- Collaborative and Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive team environment where collaboration, innovation, and employee wellbeing are valued, helping you thrive both professionally and personally.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Economics or Finance - ACCA is a great asset
- 4-6 years Accounting experience mainly in Private Equity and Real Estate services. Audit background is a great asset.
- IFRS or Consolidation experience is a great asset
- Experience with PCS FIS or similar ERP is a plus
- Fluent in English, French and or German are desirable
- Exposure to LuxGAAP AND EVCA/INREV/IPEVC Guidelines are an asset
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term 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.
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