Accountant 2, Asset Owner Solutions

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A developing accounting role responsible for preparing fund accounting services for low to medium complexity portfolios. This role performs a variety of routine to moderately complex tasks under moderate guidance, focusing on executing established accounting processes and preparing standard client deliverables. The position requires developing technical knowledge and the ability to follow prescribed procedures while building competence through structured assignments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You'll prepare fund accounting reports, dashboards, and deliverables while ensuring accurate data entry, timely transaction processing, and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
• You'll perform routine to moderately complex fund accounting calculations, validate supporting documents, and escalate incomplete or inconsistent information to senior team members.
• You'll follow quality control processes, risk mitigation efforts, and prescribed workflows, conducting self‑reviews and maintaining operational checklists to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• You'll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, support client onboarding and change requests, and maintain strong knowledge of client‑specific requirements, organizational processes, and standards.
• You'll contribute to process efficiency improvements, participate in training programs, and provide input to performance evaluations or UAT activities under guidance when requested.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experience, and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave  
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognize the value of working flexibly and are 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

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• You bring at least 1.5 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, performance analytics, or similar roles focused on low‑ to medium‑complexity portfolios.
• You demonstrate solid knowledge of accounting principles and reporting standards, along with intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• You communicate and document processes clearly, identify operational risks, and contribute to process improvements with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.
• You show enthusiasm for learning, adaptability to feedback, strong work ethic, and a collaborative attitude that supports teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Additional Information

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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.