Senior Accountant, 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 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.

As a Fund Accounting professional, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality accounting and reporting services to private equity fund and corporate clients. You'll work closely with NAV teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with reporting standards, service level agreements, and regulatory requirements. The role involves reviewing complex financial deliverables, managing client relationships, and supporting operational excellence across fund administration activities. You'll also contribute to process improvements, team development, and risk management initiatives. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and a client-focused mindset.

 

What You'll Do

• You'll Deliver Client Accounting & Reporting Services by preparing and reviewing NAV calculations, financial statements, capital call notices, distribution notices, and investor reporting for private equity funds.
• You'll Ensure Quality & Accuracy of Deliverables through comprehensive reviews of financial reports, working papers, and outputs prepared by Accountants and Junior Accountants.
• You'll Collaborate with Clients & Stakeholders by managing relationships with NAV teams, cluster counterparts, investors, and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• You'll Manage Workflows & Team Performance by coordinating deadlines, allocating work, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and supporting team development.
• You'll Maintain Compliance & Drive Process Improvement by adhering to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, risk controls, and identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund contributions, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.
• Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and group personal accident insurance for financial security and peace of mind.
• Allowances & Support: Transportation or transportation allowance and shift allowance to support work flexibility and commuting needs.
• Paid Time Off: Generous paid leave to support work–life balance.

• You hold a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline with 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• You demonstrate strong knowledge of Ind AS, IFRS, and multiple GAAP frameworks, including US GAAP, UK GAAP, and Luxembourg reporting requirements.
• You bring hands-on experience in private equity fund accounting, NAV reporting, financial statement preparation and review, investor reporting, and working paper reviews.
• You possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and have experience using accounting platforms such as Investran or similar fund accounting systems.
• You have strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage teams, client relationships, and complex deliverables effectively.

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 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 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 client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.