Senior Accountant

Company: IQEQ
Location: New York
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

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 You'll play a key role in our Client Services Accounting team, providing a variety of accounting and administration tasks to support the delivery of exceptional service to our clients. Every day is a new challenge so you'll need to be a team player at heart, have great IT skills, an eye for detail and be well organised so you are able to prioritise your day. Strong communication skills are also a must to help us increase productivity, efficiencies and deliver the highest level of client service. Your aim will be to build strong relationships with clients, and be committed to high standards of client service based on understanding the needs and delivering solutions. You will need to help us ensure we are compliant with applicable laws, service standards, company policies and procedures, and have a curious mind using your own judgement to identify any risks or concerns ensuring you report them in a timely manner. Responsibilities:

• Providing a premier client service by building, developing and maintaining relationships with clients
• Preparation and analysis of management companies' financial statements, various reports and financial records
• Prepare and monitor month end and year end closing, produce financials, reports and ensure all client balance sheet and income statements are accurate
• Responsible for liaising with client's tax advisors regarding year end filings
• Responsible for overseeing accounts payable / receivable processes and reviewing bank wires being prepared by junior staff
• Responsible for review of amounts to be reinvoiced by the management companies to funds' limited partnerships and related entities
• Responsible for reviewing employee payroll and liaising with client, external payroll provider and tax advisors where necessary
• Responsible for reviewing annual budgets prepared by junior staff
• Identify adjustments, corrective action and preparing documentation in support of the reconciliation
• Responsible for accruing daily and monthly accruals, management fees and other recurring accruals
• Perform first review of all fees to ensure they are accurately raised to facilitate swift collection
• Assisting in audit preparation and working closely with external auditors
• Providing on the job coaching and training to junior staff
• Supervising work prepared by junior staff, ensuring deadlines and quality requirements are always met
• Detailed knowledge of designated clients including understanding the key points of the LPA and Fee Agreements Your long-term career goals are important to us too. We want to make sure we're providing the support and opportunities you need to achieve your dreams so we can build a successful future, together. Qualifications
  • Accounting Qualification: CPA or equivalent
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting
  • Proven experience in Management Company or Corporate Accounting
  • Experience of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with Navision / Microsoft accounting suite and BAML cashpro would be an advantage 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. For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.

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