Financial Accountant, Group Finance – FTC 15 months

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

Job 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

We have an opportunity to join the IQ EQ Group Finance Audit and Control team in the Isle of Man on a contract basis, to cover a period of maternity leave. The team is responsible for setting financial control policy for subsidiary entities around the world, technical IFRS specialism, and associated accounting papers, coordination of the Group external audit process, and preparation of the Group’s consolidated IFRS financial statements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Monthly control of Inter-Company accounts and reconciliations
2. Monthly preparation of the Group’s consolidation journals
3. Preparation of other financial and management reporting information as required
4. Support the preparation and drafting of the Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements and supporting notes (prepared under IFRS)
5. Preparation of balance sheets and balance sheet reconciliations for Intermediate Holding Companies managed by the team
6. Support preparation of accounting papers, valuations, and journals for mergers and acquisitions
7. Assist in delivery of certain Group Finance projects

Qualifications

Requirements include:

1. ACA or ACCA recently qualified
2. Experience managing external audits and working with auditors
3. Strong working knowledge of IFRS
4. Knowledge of FRS 102 and Lux GAAP (preferable)
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
6. Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
7. Experience with Sun accounting system (advantageous)

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. We build and maintain meaningful, long-term relationships with stakeholders, including employees, clients, and communities, while reducing our environmental impact.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse culture, supported by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes (PowerU, MyCampus) and hybrid working approach support employees' growth and work-life balance. We empower our diverse workforce of over 5,800 employees from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries, to reach their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad, we support female managers launching their first fund, contributing to gender balance in private equity and venture capital.

We aim to grow long-term relationships with clients, understanding that their success contributes to our own. We are emotionally invested in our clients from the outset.