Asset Owner Solutions - Operations Accounting Manager

IQ-EQ; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Accounting Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing accounting expertise for large onboarding clients, focusing on private markets such as private equity and venture capital. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including clients and developers, to streamline reporting solutions and enhance AOS products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and empowers its employees to achieve their potential in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working approach

Learning and development programmes

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial services, focusing on fund administration.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in technical accounting during client onboarding.
• Support technology activities and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

University Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

FIS Investran

Paxus

SAP

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

Asset Owner Solutions - Operations Accounting Manager

• Full-time
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Type of Hire: Permanent

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 5,500+ 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 Summary

The role provides expertise on accounting matters for large onboarding AOS clients with particular focus on private markets, i.e. private equity, venture capital, real estate as well as hybrid structures.

Furthermore, the role will assist head of delivery on aspects related to the development of AOS products and services, as well as streamlining current reporting solutions.

You will work collaboratively with clients/users, the developer team, project managers and various stakeholders within the company to ensure the delivery of AOS products in an efficient, timely manner. There will also be opportunities to work with senior management on operational and strategic projects.

The applicant should have a strong accounting or business background, and an analytical approach to problem-solving. Strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to build relationships and a high degree of integrity is also part of the requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in technical accounting areas during the onboarding of AOS clients – this includes engaging with project managers and clients in requirements gathering, clarifying and advising on accounting and reporting best practice.
• Outside onboarding activity, contribute to BAU reporting deliverables and efficiency projects.
• Support AOS technology activity:
• Tableau/Cosmos front end visualisation tools
• Interaction of accounting systems and other databases
• Data management and change management
• Testing of new solutions
• Proof of concept development
• Ensure operational resilience exists within AOS by ensuring the procedures and any bespoke solutions are documented for business continuity.
• Identify ways to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness in the division’s systems and processes.
• Ensure client specific checklists/workflows are designed to mitigate functional risks.

Key behaviours we expect to see

• Analytical thinking
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently
• Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said
• Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organisation
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Optimises Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organisation's goals
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done

Qualifications and Experience Required for this Role

• University Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Maths
• 3+ years’ financial services experience with particular focus on fund administration and/or portfolio monitoring solutions
• Experience in delivering large scale projects involving creation and maintenance of analytical and financial reporting solutions to clients
• Experience in the development of standardised and customised reports (accounting/finance related) for asset owners (i.e. investors, family offices, financial institutions etc)
• Work with cross functional teams including data engineers, business analysts and product managers
• Accounting Standards knowledge
• Funds/Hedge Fund industry experience

Technical

• Experience with reporting of financial performance, trends and key performance metrics (such as IRRs, DPI, time weighted returns) on a frequent basis
• Strong excel skills including management of complex data sets and calculations
• Experience in creating/updating operating procedures, process flows, training materials etc

Computer / program knowledge

• Competent in e-mail, word processing and video conferencing applications such as Microsoft Office suite
• Accounting system exposure such as FIS Investran, Paxus, SAP
• Business Intelligence applications such as PowerBI, Tableau

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.