Fund Accounting Manager

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 applicant must be a highly experienced and qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, ACA, etc.) with a minimum of 10 years' post qualified experience within financial services, specifically within fund services. The successful applicant should have a talent for developing client relationships and will be responsible for the compliance and maintenance of a portfolio of client funds (both open and closed ended). Experience in the preparation of periodic Net Asset Valuation reports and financial statements for audit purposes will be a necessity and prior 'Big 4' audit experience is highly desirable. Exposure to fiduciary support roles will be considered an advantage. Responsibilities

• 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. regulatory filings, KYC documentation, etc.)
• Participate in various systems initiatives, projects and other duties as assigned.
• Assist Client Directors with ad hoc tasks related to fiduciary, AML and other appointments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' post qualified experience in fund services (fund auditing or administration)
• University Degree majoring in Accounting, Business or a related field
• Internationally recognized accounting designation (e.g., CA, ACCA, or CPA)
• Additional qualification or working to an additional qualification (STEP, CFA etc.) preferred
• Big 4 audit background and fiduciary support experience are highly desirable
• Experience managing and mentoring teams
• Commercially driven with strong relationship management experience

Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to audit and analyse data

• Awareness and understanding of cross jurisdictional cultural differences
• Knowledge of strong corporate governance practices and experience of risk mitigation
• Team oriented with the desire to thrive in a diverse, dynamic and collaborative environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to thrive under deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, prior experience using accounting software like Paxus & Investran is required