Senior Accountant, Private Wealth Accounting

About the role

IQ-EQ, a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets, is hiring a Senior Accountant for its Private Wealth Accounting function in Port Louis. This is a review position focused on the quality and accuracy of private wealth deliverables across complexity levels. It initially supports preparation activities as needed, then reviews financial information and complex client matters and gives technical input while keeping service delivery and regulatory compliance to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

• Review periodic bookkeeping, reconciliations, financial statements and disclosures for accuracy, completeness and compliance with accounting standards
• Validate tax and VAT computations, review FATCA/CRS reporting and monitor regulatory deadlines
• Verify complex client deliverables, coordinate critical client deadlines and resolve outstanding matters
• Handle complex technical accounting queries, address cluster review comments and advise on accounting and regulatory matters
• Track review findings, escalate matters needing specialist expertise and take on additional responsibilities as required

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or ACCA Level 3 or ACA in progress, with at least 5 years of accounting experience including private wealth or trust administration
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards, regulatory compliance and the review of complex financial statements and tax/VAT computations
• Analytical, decision-making, quality control and process improvement skills
• Leadership, mentoring, communication and presentation skills
• Accountable, detail-oriented and committed to accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement

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, with enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements discussed with each employee
• Training, tools and a development plan