Accountant 3, Fund Accounting

About the role

IQ-EQ, a global investor services group with deep expertise in private markets, is hiring a senior preparer for fund accounting in Port Louis. The role delivers comprehensive fund accounting services for complex portfolios, handling low, medium and high complexity with minimal supervision, and focuses on sophisticated accounting processes and detailed client deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Execute complex fund accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, investor notices and bookkeeping for complex transactions
• Prepare periodic financial reports for complex clients, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance with accounting standards
• Document accounting procedures, conduct self-reviews and maintain high-quality deliverables
• Identify and report potential operational risks, contribute to process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Take part in training and knowledge-sharing programmes, track work progress through timesheets and carry out other duties as needed

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or ACCA Level 2 or ACA, with at least 4 years of professional experience including a minimum of 2 years in fund accounting
• Expertise in preparing complex financial statements and applying accounting standards, policies and procedures with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication and documentation skills, able to work independently and collaborate with team members

Required skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail

What we offer

• Remuneration based on market rates, proportional to qualifications, experience and skills
• Pension scheme with generous employer contribution
• 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