Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting

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

THIS ROLE:

A review-focused position responsible for validating fund accounting deliverables and ensuring quality standards. While initially supporting preparation activities as needed, the role primarily performs detailed reviews of financial statements and supports complex accounting processes while serving as a technical resource for preparers. The position focuses on quality assurance, review oversight, and maintaining accounting standards across deliverables. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You'll review and sign off on fund accounting activities and calculations, including capital calls, distributions, fund books and records, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• You'll identify and document exceptions and review findings, prepare error reports and recommendations, and provide clear technical feedback to preparers to ensure accuracy and quality.
• You'll support the analysis and resolution of complex transactions and technical matters, communicating solutions and concerns effectively to cluster partners and relevant stakeholders.
• You'll review operational procedures and contribute to the development of best practices, while supporting the Assistant Manager in coordinating deadlines, deliverables, workload planning, and task allocation within the team.
• You'll monitor work progress through accurate timesheet completion, participate in required training programs, and perform other related duties in line with the role and evolving business needs.

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 
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions   
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave 
• Flexible working: 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

ABOUT YOU:

• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, are pursuing ACCA Level 3 or hold an ACA qualification, and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in fund accounting.
• You have strong knowledge of IFRS or GAAP and regulatory requirements, with proven expertise in reviewing financial statements, capital calls, distributions, fund books and records, and complex transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• You demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, review, and quality-assurance skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues while improving processes and operational procedures.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and can provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to preparers while contributing collaboratively to team initiatives and the development of best practices.
• You have excellent communication and organizational skills, a professional and proactive “can-do” attitude, and the ability to manage tight deadlines, work effectively under pressure, collaborate with others, and lead by example.

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 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.