Senior Fund Accountant

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

The successful application must be a qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.) and possess at least 4 years' post qualified experience within funds, specifically in the preparation of financial statements. Alongside strong technical skills, the successful applicant will have a talent for developing client relationships and have experience of producing financial statements for a portfolio of client funds (both open and closed ended). It is also desirable to have a 'Big 4' audit background, but this is not essential.

• Provide a full range of fund administration services to fund clients; including financial accounting, Net Asset Value (NAV) calculation, financial statement preparation and register transfer agency services.
• Support IQEQ client leads on multiple fund engagements within various industries
• Work closely with manager, team and support functions to manage client expectations and ensure adherence to timelines on client deliverables
• Maintain a working understanding of limited partnership agreements/private placement memorandum and apply terms to financial reporting, income and expense allocations
• Prepare and/or review journal entries, management fee calculations, investor allocations, capital account statements, capital call and distribution/subscriptions and redemptions calculations, sources/uses of cash, investor notices, carried interest/performance fee calculations and maintenance of waterfall models
• Coordinate the delivery of capital call and distributions notices/subscriptions and redemptions contract notes to clients and investors
• Prepare and/or review financial statements, notes disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and present administrator reports for board meetings, as required
• Manage year-end process and tend to requests from external auditors and tax teams
• Handle daily/routine client and investor information requests and fulfill ad-hoc requests as needed
• Assess operational effectiveness and make suggestions for process development
• Oversee compliance responsibilities related to funds we administer (i.e. regulator filings, KYC documentation, etc.)
• Participate in various systems initiatives, projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University Degree majoring in Accounting, Business or a related field.
• Internationally recognized accounting designation (e.g., CA, ACCA, or CPA).
• Must possess at least 4 years' post qualified experience in fund auditing or administration, specifically in the preparation of financial statements.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, prior experience using accounting software like Paxus & Investran are desirable.
• Strong client relationship & interpersonal skill
• Awareness and understanding of cross jurisdictional cultural differences
• Knowledge of strong corporate governance practices and the understanding and experience of risk mitigation
• Team oriented with the desire to thrive in a diverse, dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines with strong organizational skills

Additional Information

IQ-EQ offers an attractive remuneration package dependent on experience and qualifications in the range of USD $80,000 – USD $95,000.00 as well as statutory benefits. 

No agencies at this time please.