Manager Fund Accounting at IQ-EQ

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fund Accounting, People Management, Operational Excellence, Client Relationship Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Capacity Planning, Change Management, Resource Allocation, Performance Metrics

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description 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 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 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. Job Description A leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence and team performance within the fund accounting department. This role manages a team of accounting professionals, oversees complex client relationships, and ensures delivery of high-quality accounting services. The position focuses on people management and operational efficiency while maintaining overall accountability for team performance and client satisfaction. What you'll do: You'll lead and develop a team of fund accounting professionals, conducting regular performance reviews, career development discussions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. You'll drive operational performance and quality standards by establishing performance metrics, monitoring key performance indicators, and leading performance improvement initiatives across the team. You'll build and manage cluster and client relationships by handling escalated client issues, facilitating client review meetings, and coordinating service delivery across departments to ensure client satisfaction. You'll direct the implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements, championing technology adoption, overseeing system optimization, and leading change management initiatives to enhance efficiency. You'll ensure regulatory compliance and risk management while overseeing resource allocation, capacity planning, workload distribution, and monitoring adherence to policies and procedures across all team operations. What We Offer: Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave. Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is 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 Qualifications About you: You hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with 8+ years of progressive fund accounting experience; ACCA or ACA qualification is advantageous. You demonstrate expert-level knowledge of fund accounting processes, regulatory compliance frameworks, and risk management, with proven proficiency in reviewing and approving complex financial reports and client deliverables. You are an effective leader with exceptional people management capabilities, including conducting performance reviews, facilitating career development discussions, and driving team training and continuous improvement initiatives. You excel at driving operational excellence through process improvements, technology adoption, and change management, with strong skills in resource allocation, capacity planning, and establishing key performance metrics to enhance efficiency. You are skilled at managing escalated client issues, fostering long-term client relationships, and coordinating cross-departmental efforts to ensure seamless service delivery, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Additional Information Our commitment to you and the environment 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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 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 leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning. Department: Finance & Accounting Type of Hire: Permanent

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of fund accounting professionals while driving operational excellence and quality standards. Manage complex client relationships and implement strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance.