Accountant - Asset Owner Solutions

As an Accountant - Asset Owner Solutions at IQ-EQ, your primary responsibilities will include performing daily cash and position reconciliations, monitoring bank debt activities, and booking entries in our accounting system, Enfusion. You'll also handle monthly NAV reviews, liaise with fund administrators, and engage in regular client reporting, showcasing your expertise in financial management.

To qualify for the Accountant - Asset Owner Solutions role at IQ-EQ, you must be a graduate in accounting or a related business field with at least two years of relevant experience. Additionally, having strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software is essential to excel in this position. Candidates aspiring to complete CPA qualifications will be viewed favorably.

IQ-EQ offers a hybrid work environment whereby you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from home 70% of the time, paired with only six days of mandatory onsite work per month. This unique setup enhances your work-life balance while allowing collaboration with colleagues on-site when needed.

For the Accountant - Asset Owner Solutions role at IQ-EQ, you should have intermediate skills in Excel, including functions like pivot tables and lookups. Experience with accounting software, particularly Investran, will be beneficial in effectively performing your duties. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is also crucial.

At IQ-EQ, we prioritize your professional growth and development. As an Accountant - Asset Owner Solutions, you'll have access to a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning. We provide opportunities across various service lines and our global network that enable career progression and skill enhancement.

When discussing cash and position reconciliations, highlight your methodical approach. Explain how you initiate daily checks, investigate any discrepancies, and ensure accuracy in your records. Discuss the importance of this process in maintaining financial integrity in the accounting cycle.

Share specific examples of the accounting software you have used in your previous roles. For instance, mention your familiarity with Enfusion or Investran, detailing how you utilized these tools for financial reporting and bookkeeping to streamline operations and increase efficiency.

To ensure accuracy in financial reporting, implement a systematic approach that includes double-checking figures, utilizing reconciliation processes, and collaborating with teams for comprehensive reviews. Stress the significance of quality control in maintaining trustworthy financial statements.

Discuss your time management skills and how you prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Emphasize the importance of planning and communication within your team to efficiently distribute workloads, enabling you to deliver accurate reports on time without compromising quality.

Provide a specific instance where you addressed a discrepancy in financial records. Outline the steps you took to identify the error, investigate its cause, and correct it. Highlight the communication with stakeholders and the ultimate resolution to showcase problem-solving abilities.

Detail your strategies for maintaining effective communication and fostering collaborative relationships with fund administrators. Mention proactive outreach, regular updates, and ensuring transparency during the reconciliation process as key techniques to build trust.

Explain your methodical approach to fund expense reporting, including gathering relevant data, analyzing costs, and generating reports. Emphasize your attention to detail and the importance of accuracy in facilitating proper expense management.

Reassure interviewers of your confidence in communicating financial information to management. Share examples of how you’ve communicated complex financial data clearly and effectively, ensuring decision-makers have the insights needed for sound decisions.

Discuss your comprehensive knowledge of NAV review processes, detailing how you verify valuations and perform reconciliations with underlying data. Share your understanding of its significance in investment management and financial reporting.

Express your enthusiasm for working at IQ-EQ, highlighting the company’s commitment to professional development and the inclusive work culture. Discuss how these factors align with your career aspirations and how you see yourself contributing to the team.