Accountant 1, Fund accounting

JOB DESCRIPTION : Accountant

Office : India

Department : Client Services

Job Summary

• To provide and ensure the timely and high-quality service and deliverables to leading private equity and funds clients under the guidance and direction from supervisors allocated to you on a regular basis.
• Concentrates on delivering consistent results by focusing mainly on preparation of core processes low complex ad hoc work and minimal client requirements.  Performs self-review of core processes to demonstrate self-awareness in gaining productive insights into professional and personal strengths and areas of development.
• Responsible in preparation and completion of NAV and Financials of the private equity funds that include recording journal entries preparing monthly / quarterly / annual financials processing payments preparing investor notices and various client reporting.
• Responsible in preparation and completion of capital call and distribution workings along with notices and release to respective investors.
• Assist with conversion of Private Equity Funds from other accounting applications to Investran.
• Assist with onboarding new Private Equity Funds in the accounting platform (Investran Paxus).
• This entails assisting in all reporting requirements such as but not limited to financial statements working papers / management accounts partner statements and ad-hoc client deliverables.
• To assist in various accounting and administration processes and conduct all work in accordance with IQ-EQ India Global Client Deliverys policies and procedures.

Core Responsibilities

Tasks & Duties

Cluster Client Delivery

Workflow Management

Systems

Risks

Other

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic Bold and Collaborative) the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following :

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Experience Required for this Role

Essential

Education / professional qualifications

Graduate of accounting or any business-related course with 2 years relevant accounting experience.

Fundamental knowledge of IndAS IFRS and GAAPs of different jurisdictions (US UK and Lux). Preparation of Financial Statements using applicable laws and regulations.

Fluency in English and an additional foreign language.

Background experience

Knowledgeable in the preparation of working paper files financial statements with disclosures and other financial information. Operational experience in fund accounting services preferably in handling private equity.

Technical

Intermediate Excel skills such as pivot tables lookup if and other similar functions.

Computer / program knowledge

Experience in e-mail word processing and video conferencing applications such as Microsoft Office.

Effective written and verbal intermediate communication skills.

Experience in using accounting software (Investran / Paxus software).

Desired

Additional Information :

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful 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. Were 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 5500 employees - from 94 nationalities speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female managers launching their first fund in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

Were committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. Were emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Portfolio Management,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Analysis Skills,Securities Law,Microsoft Excel,Private equity,Financial Accounting,Bloomberg

Department / Functional Area : Client Services

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1