Accountant 2, Fund Accounting

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 Support with the review and sign off 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 Support with the review 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 Delivery s policies and procedures Core Responsibilities Responsible for the preparation of Financial Statements with Disclosures NAV reporting and other ad-hoc service requests for funds clients To ensure all deliverables are timely and accurate Acquiring knowledge of designated clients requirements and deliverables Ensure compliance by following procedures and checklists following SSAE and other similar statutory requirements Proactively seeks adequate training feedback and support in both technical and non-technical aspects of the role Tasks DutiesCluster Client Delivery Acquires knowledge and understanding of the clients agreements Scope of Work SOW SLA s and other necessary information needed to prepare deliverables Ensures complete information data supporting documents etc are received for the preparation of the needed requirements To acknowledge or to escalate the completeness of the information data supporting documents etc to the Senior Accountant Delivers consistent and quality information within the agreed timeframes Prepare complete and ensure the quality of the assigned clients deliverables within the agreed timelines To be knowledgeable with the components of the reports generated by the appropriate platform s To be able to review outputs and all other deliverables prepared To address review comments Takes ownership prepares and replies to cluster Client Investor s queries within 24 hours Escalates any job-related issues and concerns to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner Provides support to the rest of the team and other teams as needed Workflow Management Ensures timesheets are completed daily and accurately filed for all hours worked knowledge and understanding of the clients agreements Sets up monitors updates and closes all deliverables via the workflow planner Systems Understands and uses best practice on accounting platform s Understands and becomes knowledgeable on how to generate reports using reporting platform s Risks Ensures relevant procedures checklists and SSAE requirements are adhered to and completed to mitigate errors Reports any breaches complaints or errors to appropriate authorities in a timely manner Assists in the preparation of error reports identifies the areas of operational risk and participates in proposing appropriate remedial actions within 24 hours of identifying the error Other May undertake any additional tasks and or responsibilities as part of their professional development which may or may not be related to their specific function Escalates any other work-related issues and concerns to the appropriate authorities in a timely manner Key behaviours we expect to seeIn addition to demonstrating our Group Values Authentic Bold and Collaborative the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels Plans Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals Manages Conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people Organizational Savvy - Manoeuvring comfortably through complex policy process and people-related organisational dynamics QualificationsQualifications and Experience Required for this RoleEssential Education professional qualifications Good academic track record with University Degree in Accountancy or any other accounting-related courses -OR- Graduate of any business-related course with 1 year s relevant fund accounting experience Fundamental knowledge of IndAS IFRS US UK Lux GAAP and or other accounting standards Preparation of Financial Statements 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 Knowledgeable in e-mail word processing and video conferencing applications such as Microsoft Office Effective written and verbal basic communication skills Good knowledge of Investran Paxus is preferred Desired Desire to complete Certified Public Accountant qualification if applicable Experience working in Financial Services or Global Client Delivery environment Experience working in a multinational office environment