Accountant 3 - Private Wealth Accounting

About the role

IQ-EQ, a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets, is hiring an Accountant 3 for its Private Wealth Accounting function in Port Louis. The role covers low, moderate to high complexity private wealth portfolios with minimal supervision, independently executing sophisticated accounting tasks with advanced technical expertise in trust and corporate administration.

Key responsibilities

• Perform periodic bookkeeping, reconciliations and prepare complex financial statements with required disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage moderate to high-complexity accounting matters, prepare sophisticated client deliverables and address reviewer comments in a timely manner.
• Compute complex tax and VAT requirements, monitor regulatory reporting deadlines and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations.
• Independently resolve audit queries, review working papers and schedules, and maintain high-quality deliverables through thorough review processes.
• Identify and escalate complex technical issues as appropriate while supporting business objectives and carrying out other duties as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or completion of ACCA Level 2 or ACA, with at least 4 years of experience including a minimum of 2 years in fund accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, with expertise in complex bookkeeping, reconciliations, tax computations and financial reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

What we offer

• Remuneration based on market rates, proportional to qualifications, experience and skills.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution and the option to increase employee contributions.
• 22 days of paid annual leave, plus enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Flexible working arrangements discussed with each employee.
• Training, tools and a development plan to grow your skills.