Senior Fund Accounting Officer

Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including clients;
• Keeping the funds books and preparing the periodic funds valuations (Net Asset Value), year-end financial statements, CSSF/BCL reporting, and any other funds related reports;
• Assisting in the coordination of year-end audits;
• Preparing periodic tax and VAT returns and maintaining relevant contact with the Luxembourg tax authorities and tax advisers;
• Handling of all incoming requests, either from client, either from other counterparts, regarding Depositary or AIFM tasks
• Provide client service & support for BAU and ongoing operational issues
• Archiving all Fund accounting documents (bank statements, invoice, tax assessment, …) via Billy/Docbridge
• Making payments on Multiline in case of pic of activity and to complete tracker log
• Ensure relevant information is provided to TA, depositary and AIFM team if any.
• Make sure that checklists are completed on time, exhaustively and double-checked before asking review from a senior or manager.
• All emails must be acknowledged by the person taking care of a clients’ request the day the request has been received
• To ensure a good coordination with oversight teams and to follow query log provided by oversight teams until completeness
• Ability to work into more complex structures
• Improving hierarchy relationship by reporting regularly encountered problems, outstanding work (escalation process) and any risk identified.
• Follow-up of the incidents until full completion of corrective & preventive measures.
• Assistance in the client service reviews (agenda, follow-ups, service plans, write-ups, call memos) by producing monthly KPI’s and monitoring client issues log.
• Maintaining efficient external and internal relationships with clients, managers, TA KYC, company secretarial, Business implementation, client directors, auditors…
• Participation in the launch of new funds (or sub-funds), SICAR and unregulated entities.
• To be part of the ISAE 3402 certification and make sure that all check-lists are signed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Economics or Finance
• ACCA is a great asset
• 4-6 years Accounting experience mainly in Private Equity and Real Estate services
• IFRS or Consolidation experience is a great asset
• Fluent in English, French and or German are desirable
• Exposure to LuxGAAP AND EVCA/INREV/IPEVC Guidelines are an asset

Additional information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.