Accountant 2, Fund Accounting
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
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.
THIS ROLE
A mid-level accounting position responsible for delivering comprehensive fund accounting services with minimal supervision. This role handles both low and medium complexity funds, focusing on core accounting processes and standard cluster communications. The position requires independent execution of established procedures while maintaining quality and timeliness standards.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- You’ll prepare financial statements, NAV reports, and other deliverables in accordance with prescribed guidelines, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to established standards and detailed checklists.
- You’ll apply relevant accounting standards and requirements, maintain accurate fund books and records, perform daily bookkeeping activities, and support periodic financial reporting.
- You’ll process routine transactions, including capital calls, distributions, and investor notices, while following quality control procedures and risk management protocols.
- You’ll identify and escalate potential operational risks, conduct self-reviews to maintain quality standards, and support the documentation and adherence of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- You’ll build knowledge of client-specific requirements and industry practices, track work progress through timesheets, participate in training and process improvement initiatives, and perform additional duties as required to support business needs.
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
ABOUT YOU
- You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with at least 1.5 years of experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or a similar role.
- You have a strong understanding of accounting principles and fund structures, with the ability to independently manage moderately complex financial data and accounting processes.
- You are proficient in accounting systems and tools, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- You demonstrate excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate and timely results.
- You possess strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a proactive mindset and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
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.