Senior Fund Accountant - Technical Expert

About IQ-EQ

IQ-EQ is a leading global investor services group dedicated to providing comprehensive administration, accounting, reporting, and regulatory and compliance solutions to the investment sector worldwide. With a workforce of over 6,500 professionals across 24 jurisdictions and assets under administration exceeding US$857 billion, IQ-EQ serves 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms. Our services are powered by a commitment to ESG and cutting-edge technology, including a global data platform and proprietary tools. We pride ourselves on our people, who act as trusted partners, delivering intelligent solutions through technical expertise and deep client understanding. Our group purpose, 'to power people and possibilities,' drives our collaborative and client-centric approach.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Fund Accountant to serve as the primary technical expert for our fund accounting services. This role is crucial for ensuring excellence in handling complex accounting matters, providing final review authority, and acting as the ultimate subject matter expert for the team. You will lead technical decisions, drive process innovations, and offer authoritative guidance on sophisticated client portfolios and advanced accounting modules.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the team’s technical authority, supporting complex accounting matters and ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Perform final review of sophisticated accounting deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Drive technical excellence, innovation, and establish best practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and stakeholder support, acting as the primary expert for client-specific and fund segment matters.

About You (Qualifications)

• Minimum of 6 years of experience, with at least 4 years specifically in fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex portfolios and advanced accounting modules.
• Subject matter expert in technical accounting, possessing strong knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and experience with final review/sign-off of complex financial reports.
• Proficiency in advanced accounting systems and experience in developing/reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), methodologies, and compliance processes.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including workload planning, resolving review issues, coaching team members, and driving technical development.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a mindset focused on process improvement.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Remuneration: Motivating financial packages benchmarked against market rates, commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits including HMO coverage for you and 2 dependents from Day 1, and group life and accident insurance.
• Annual Leave: 26 days of paid leave for all employees.
• Hybrid Working Arrangement: Flexible working arrangements to ensure an excellent work-life blend, with open conversations about setting up flexible working conditions.
• Support and Development: Access to the right training, tools, and a dedicated development plan to foster continuous skill growth.