Senior Accountant, Fund Accounting

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

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.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review financial statements, NAV calculations, and other client deliverables
• Apply accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Maintain strong knowledge of client-specific requirements
• Support AMs in coordinating with cluster partners 
• Contribute to and support process improvement initiatives
• Provide basic technical guidance to preparers
• Ensure compliance with established procedures

Tasks:

• Review and sign-off fund accounting activities and calculations
• Validate capital calls and distribution workings
• Validate compliance with accounting standards
• Review fund books and records
• Document exceptions and prepare error reports together with review findings and recommendations
• Provide feedback on technical matters to preparers
• Support complex transaction analysis
• Review operational procedures and contribute to best practices development
• Assist AM in coordinating with cluster partners or clients on deadlines and deliverables, planning and assigning workload within the team
• Communicate resolution of basic technical issues / concerns to cluster
• Track work progress through timesheet completion 
• Participate in required training programs 
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, 3 years of which are in fund accounting, or financial reporting, or audit

Skills and Key Behaviours:

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Proficiency in reviewing financial statements and other relevant reports required for the funds
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in validating capital calls, distribution workings, and fund books and records
• Skilled in reviewing and analyzing complex transactions and operational procedures
• With good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills with a particular focus on Excel skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality assurance
• Ability to maintain accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures
• Effective review and validation skills, ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Capable of providing technical guidance and constructive feedback to preparers
• Detail-oriented and organized, ensuring thorough validation of complex processes
• Strong collaborative mindset, able to support team initiatives and contribute to best practices development
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, ensuring compliance and process efficiency
• Professional demeanor with excellent communication and feedback-sharing skills
• With “Can do” attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines, work under pressure and lead by example

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.