Senior Accountant, 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 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. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Fund Accounting professional, I am responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of financial statements, Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, and client deliverables. I leverage strong technical accounting expertise and in-depth knowledge of client requirements to support asset managers, drive operational excellence, and maintain high-quality service delivery. Through collaboration, mentorship, and continuous process improvement, I contribute to enhancing efficiency, mitigating risk, and delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and stakeholders. WHAT YOU WILL DO You’ll review and validate financial statements, NAV calculations, and client deliverables, ensuring accuracy while maintaining a strong understanding of client-specific requirements and expectations. You’ll apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with established procedures, internal controls, and industry best practices. You’ll collaborate with Asset Managers and cluster partners to support seamless service delivery, resolve issues, and facilitate cross-functional coordination. You’ll provide technical guidance and mentorship to preparers and team members, promoting fund accounting best practices and supporting professional development. You’ll identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, quality, accuracy, and client service outcomes. WHAT WE OFFER Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day ABOUT YOU You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or are pursuing ACCA Level 3 or an ACA qualification, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years in fund accounting. You have strong expertise in fund accounting principles, financial reporting, and NAV calculations, with the ability to manage complex client portfolios and deliver high-quality outputs. You possess a solid understanding of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance across deliverables. You demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You are a proactive and collaborative professional with excellent communication skills, capable of mentoring team members, supporting process improvements, and delivering exceptional client service. 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.