Accountant 2, 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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Day to day accounting for various companies (of more complex holding structures):
  • Bank statements
  • Incoming invoices
  • Outgoing invoices
  • Accruals and provisions
  • Transactions

• Maintain interest calculation schedules
• Maintain amortization / depreciation schedules
• Month-end reconciliations
• Review of accruals and provisions
• Intercompany reconciliations and advise administration department on intercompany settlements
• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation of NAV and management accounts
• SPV, Prop Co and hold Co. accounting

Administration & General

• Assistance providing financial data for preparation of local tax returns (corporate income tax, GST)
• Preparation of cash flows, management reports, quarterly NAV and FMV reports and other financial information
• Assistance with information packages for lending banks
• Liquidity reporting and analysis

 Year-end Reporting Process – Audit Process

• Preparation of internal and external financial reporting
• Preparation of annual accounts
• Assist with consolidation process
• Liaise with administrators, external auditors and coordination of audit process
• Preparation of ad hoc reports / reconciliations

DESIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Degree in accounting
• Yardi experience is must
• CA or equivalent a plus
• Ability to perform under pressure and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements
• Ability to summarize issues, develop recommendations and make decisions
• Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks
• Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
• Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on technical accounting issues
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative
• Team player - energetic and enthusiastic
• Familiarity with financial and accounting reporting systems
• Strong computer and spreadsheet skills
• SOX and internal controls experience
• Fluency in English (verbally and written) is a compulsory requirement
• Experience with direct real estate investments

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 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, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.