Accountant 3, 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 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.

Qualifications and Experience Required for this Role

Essential

Education / professional qualifications

Graduate of accounting or any business-related course with 2+ years relevant accounting experience.

Fundamental knowledge of IndAS, IFRS and GAAPs of different jurisdictions (US, UK, and Lux). Preparation of Financial Statements using applicable laws and regulations.

Fluency in English and an additional foreign language.

Background experience

Knowledgeable in the preparation of working paper files, financial statements with disclosures and other financial information. Operational experience in fund accounting services, preferably in handling private equity.

Technical

Intermediate Excel skills such as pivot tables, lookup, “if” and other similar functions.

Computer / program knowledge

Experience in e-mail, word processing and video conferencing applications such as Microsoft Office.

Effective written and verbal intermediate communication skills.

Experience in using accounting software (Investran/Paxus software).

 

Desired

• Desire to complete Certified Public Accountant qualification, if applicable.
• Experience working in Financial Services or Shared Services office environment. 
• Experience working in a multinational office environment.
• Open to travel and other secondment opportunities abroad.
• University Degree in Accountancy and other accounting-related courses.

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 5,800+ 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 client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.