Job Description
Company Description
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.
Job Description
The successful applicant must be a highly experienced and qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.) with a minimum of 8 years’ post qualified experience within financial services, specifically within fund services. Experience in the preparation of periodic Net Asset Valuation reports and financial statements for audit purposes will be a necessity. The successful applicant should also have a talent for developing client relationships and be responsible for the compliance and maintenance of a portfolio of client funds (both open and closed ended) and prior ‘Big 4’ audit experience is highly desirable. Exposure to fiduciary support roles will be considered an advantage.
What you’ll do
- You’ll provide comprehensive fund administration services, including accounting, NAV calculation, financial statements, and transfer agency support.
- You’ll collaborate with client leads, managers, and teams to deliver fund engagements across industries while meeting timelines and expectations.
- You’ll apply partnership agreements and private placement terms to reporting, allocations, and complex calculations such as fees, capital calls, distributions, and waterfall models.
- You’ll prepare, review, and present financial statements, investor notices, board reports, and coordinate with auditors, tax teams, and compliance requirements.
- You’ll manage client and investor requests, drive process improvements, support system initiatives, and assist directors with fiduciary and AML-related tasks.
What we offer
- IQ-EQ offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being and work-life balance
- Employees receive generous paid time off, including 5 weeks (25 days) of PTO that increases over time, sick time and paid holidays, and financial wellness is supported through a pension plan with a company match (subject to eligibility)
- Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans
- Additional benefits include paid parental leave and a hybrid work schedule, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment
- The salary for this position will be dependent on experience and location ($105,000 - $120,000)
Qualifications
- You bring at least 8 years of post-qualified experience in fund services, backed by a university degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, along with a recognized accounting designation.
- You enhance your expertise with additional qualifications (or are working toward them), and your Big 4 audit background plus fiduciary support experience make you highly desirable.
- You demonstrate strong leadership by managing and mentoring teams, while building excellent client relationships and navigating cross-jurisdictional cultural differences.
- You apply knowledge of corporate governance and risk mitigation practices, thriving in diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environments under tight deadlines.
- You are proficient in MS Office and experienced with fund accounting software such as Paxus and Investran, supported by excellent communication and organizational skills.
Additional Information
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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
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