Senior Executive - Corporate Accounting at IQ-EQ

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Accounting, Financial Statement Preparation, Attention To Detail, Proactivity, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus, Interpersonal Savvy, Effective Communication, Conflict Management, Planning, Self-Development, Multitasking, Resilience, Accountability, Discipline, Action Orientation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description 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 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 The Senior Executive – Corporate Accounting is expected to handle highly complex Corporate accounting tasks and other corporate accounting related activities for the relevant cluster, other than the review of such activities. The job incumbent is expected to achieve proficient level for all moderate to highly complex Corporate accounting work at all times. Such work are required to be performed with little or no supervision or coaching. He/ She will communicate directly with clusters on accounting matters, ensuring service excellence at all times and resolve issues that have no immediate impact on the Group clusters’ client relationship. He/ She will take ownership of all tasks assigned and any task delivered will be accurate, well-presented, meet quality standards, on time and in full. Tasks The job incumbent is responsible for any Corporate accounting work and/or process and all associated activities assigned by the direct reporting line, except the review process. The processes he/she is expected to be responsible for are inter-alia, but not limited to, periodic bookkeeping, Annual Accounts preparation, Periodic Accounts preparation, assistance during the Audit of the client file, preparation/compiling data for tax declaration, etc.; Respond to accounting queries from reviewers and/or clusters in a timely manner; Perform any ad-hoc functions relating to accounting and record keeping; Proactively inform the reporting line for any work that cannot be executed as planned highlighting where changes may be needed in planning assumptions; Ensure all tasks assigned are up to date based on the planning in place and executed in an accurate and error free manner while always meeting quality standards; Use professional judgment to assess when to escalate an issue promptly; Demonstrate ownership for self-development, highlighting when and where additional support and development is required; Ensure protection of information assets and abide by the ISMS in place at IQEQ Shared Services Ltd. Assist with on the job training of junior colleagues; and Perform any other cognate duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate for the role and business needs. Key competencies for position and level Customer focus Interpersonal savvy Communicate effectively Action orientated Manages Conflict Plans and Aligns Self-development Key behaviours we expect to see In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder is expected to demonstrate the following: Accuracy Accountability Discipline Attention to detail Proactivity Resilience Drive to succeed Reliable and trustworthy Professional attitude Multitasking Critical thinking – analytical and problem solving Qualifications Education / professional qualifications Degree holder or Level 2 ACCA or ACA Background experience Minimum 4-5 years’ experience Experience in a similar role would be an advantage Technical Experience in advanced Corporate accounting, including financial statement preparation Knowledge of advanced accounting entries and accounting standards (IFRS and relevant GAAPS) would be preferred Computer / software knowledge: Competent at the advanced level of MS Office Word and Excel Experience on Quickbooks, Jobstreams or Microgen Series would be an advantage Languages Fluent in English and French 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Executive – Corporate Accounting is responsible for handling complex corporate accounting tasks and ensuring service excellence in communication with clusters. The role includes ownership of tasks such as bookkeeping, annual accounts preparation, and responding to accounting queries.