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 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and validate financial statements, NAV calculations, capital calls, distribution workings, and fund books and records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures
- Apply accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and regulatory requirements to all fund accounting activities, documenting exceptions and preparing comprehensive error reports with recommendations
- Provide technical guidance to preparers on complex transactions and operational matters, supporting analysis and resolution of accounting issues
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, review operational procedures, and develop best practices documentation to enhance team efficiency
- Support Account Managers in coordinating with cluster partners and clients, managing workload allocation, tracking progress through timesheets, and participating in required training programmes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or ACCA Level 3 (ongoing) or ACA qualification
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in fund accounting
- Strong proficiency in accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and regulatory requirements, with expertise in validating capital calls, distributions, and fund books and records
- Demonstrated ability to review and analyse complex financial statements, transactions, and operational procedures with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with authentic, bold, and collaborative behaviours aligned with our Group Values
Additional Information
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.
