Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting

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. 

Job Description:

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.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review financial statements, NAV calculations, and other client deliverables
• Apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong knowledge of client-specific requirements
• Support AMs in coordinating with cluster partners
• Contribute to and support process improvement initiatives
• Provide basic technical guidance to preparers
• Ensure compliance with established procedures

Tasks:

• Review and sign-off fund accounting activities and calculations
• Validate capital calls and distribution workings
• Validate compliance with accounting standards
• Review fund books and records
• Document exceptions and prepare error reports together with review findings and recommendations
• Provide feedback on technical matters to preparers
• Support complex transaction analysis
• Review operational procedures and contribute to best practices development
• Assist AM in coordinating with cluster partners or clients on deadlines and deliverables, planning and assigning workload within the team
• Communicate resolution of basic technical issues / concerns to cluster
• Track work progress through timesheet completion
• Participate in required training programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or ACCA Level 3 ongoing or ACA

Professional Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years in fund accounting

Skills and Key Behaviors:

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in reviewing financial statements and other relevant reports required for the funds
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in validating capital calls, distribution workings, and fund books and records
• Skilled in reviewing and analyzing complex transactions and operational procedures
• With good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality assurance
• Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures
• Effective review and validation skills, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Capable of providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to preparers
• Detail-oriented and organized, ensuring thorough validation of complex processes
• Strong collaborative mindset, able to support team initiatives and contribute to best practices development Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance and process efficiency
• Professional demeanor with excellent communication and feedback-sharing skills
• With “Can do” attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, work under pressure and lead by example

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.