Accountant 2, Fund Accounting I Night Shift

About the role

Accountant 2, Fund Accounting I Night Shift

This role represents a mid-level accounting position dedicated to providing comprehensive fund accounting services with a high degree of autonomy. The position holder will be responsible for both low and medium complexity funds, concentrating on essential accounting procedures and maintaining consistent communication within the cluster framework. Success in this role requires the independent execution of established protocols while upholding the highest standards of quality and timely delivery.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

You will be tasked with the preparation of financial statements, NAV reports, and other essential deliverables. All outputs must strictly conform to prescribed guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established standards and detailed checklists. This duty forms the core of the operational workflow.

Further responsibilities include the application of relevant accounting standards and requirements. You will maintain precise fund books and records, perform daily bookkeeping activities, and provide support for periodic financial reporting initiatives. Processing routine transactions is a key function, covering capital calls, distributions, and the generation of investor notices. These activities must be conducted in strict accordance with quality control procedures and risk management protocols.

A critical component of the position involves identifying and escalating potential operational risks. You will conduct self-reviews to ensure adherence to quality standards and actively support the documentation and compliance of standard operating procedures (SOPs). The role also requires a commitment to continuous learning, including building knowledge of client-specific requirements and broader industry practices. You will track work progress through timesheets, engage in training and process improvement initiatives, and perform additional duties as necessary to support evolving business demands.

Our Commitment to You

The compensation package for this role is comprehensive and motivating, structured based on market rates. The specific level of remuneration is proportionate to your qualifications, experience, and skills profile.

In addition to financial rewards, we offer significant wellbeing benefits. These include HMO coverage effective from your first day, with coverage extended to two dependents, as well as group life and accident insurance.

All employees are entitled to 26 days of paid annual leave. We recognize the importance of a healthy balance between professional and personal life. Consequently, we maintain a hybrid working arrangement that offers flexibility. We encourage conversations regarding the establishment of work patterns that best suit individual needs.

Your professional development is a priority. We provide the right training, tools, and a structured development plan to ensure you can grow and refine your skills daily. Our learning and development programmes, including platforms such as PowerU and MyCampus, are designed to invest in your career progression.

About the Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this position, you must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. also, you should bring a minimum of 1.5 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or a similar capacity.

You must possess a strong and thorough understanding of accounting principles and fund structures. This includes the ability to independently manage moderately complex financial data and accounting processes with precision. Proficiency in accounting systems and tools is essential, with a specific requirement for intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Success in this environment demands excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. You must be capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while consistently delivering accurate and timely results. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills are non-negotiable. A proactive mindset, coupled with a genuine openness to feedback and continuous improvement, defines the ideal candidate.

Our Sustainability and Purpose

Sustainability is deeply integrated into our strategic operations and daily activities. Our long-term success relies on building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders, including employees, clients, and local communities, while actively reducing our environmental footprint.

We are committed to improving our practices across people, clients, planet, and governance. Our ongoing success as a business is contingent upon our sustainability and agility within a changing global landscape. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture, guided by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Global Impact and Environment

Iq Eq operates as a leading Investor Services group, offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory, and compliance needs for the investment sector on a global scale. We employ a global workforce of over 6,500 people across 24 jurisdictions, managing assets under administration (AUA) that exceed US$857 billion. We serve 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are supported by a Group-wide commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, best-in-class technology, a global data platform, and innovative proprietary tools developed by in-house experts.

Ultimately, our distinction lies in our people. We act as trusted partners to our clients, delivering intelligent solutions through a blend of technical expertise and strong relationships built on profound client understanding. We are driven by our Group purpose: to power people and possibilities.