Senior Manager, Fund Accounting

IQ-EQ; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 6%

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Hybrid working

Leave: 25–30 days

Learning & development

Job summary

IQ-EQ Jersey is seeking a Senior Fund Accounting Manager to deliver high-quality accounting and financial reporting for a key fund client. You will oversee NAV calculations, investor reporting, regulatory reporting, and ad-hoc calculations, collaborating with administration teams, senior management, clients, auditors, and regulators to maintain top standards of service and compliance.

The role requires strong fund accounting expertise, excellent client-relations skills, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of fund administration, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, taxation, and best practices across relevant jurisdictions.
• Excellent analytical, numeracy, and IT skills, with the ability to interpret complex fund and legal documentation accurately and with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, showing strong relationship management and a commitment to continuous development.
• Resilience and integrity in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and risk oversight, supporting complex client structures and transactions and embedding strong risk management practices.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with clients and related stakeholders and support client growth.
• Lead the team in producing high-quality internal and external client service, including accurate and timely financial accounting services.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures and escalate non-compliance promptly.
• Lead and inspire high-performing teams with a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Skills

Fund accounting expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

ACCA/FCCA/CA(SA) or equivalent

Job description

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 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 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

As a Senior Fund Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality accounting and financial reporting services to one of our key fund clients.

Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely production of financial statements, investor reporting, Net Asset Value calculations, regulatory reporting and ad-hoc calculations you will work closely with administration teams, senior management, clients, auditors, and regulators to maintain the highest standards of service delivery and compliance.

The role requires strong technical fund accounting expertise, excellent client relationship skills, and the ability to lead by example in fostering a collaborative, client-focused culture. You will also contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives, support regulatory and compliance requirements, and help drive operational excellence while embodying the organisation's values of being Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative

What You’ll Do

• You will provide technical leadership and risk oversight, supporting complex client structures and transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and embedding strong risk management practices
• You will build and maintain strategic partnerships with clients and related stakeholders and support with client growth
• You will help lead the team in producinga high level of quality internal and external client service, including the accurate and timely provision of financial accounting services
• You will ensure that the team are following and complying with the company’s policies and procedures and, in case of non-compliance, escalating this in a timely manner
• You will lead and inspire high-performing teams by fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning

What we offer

• Base Salary: Competitive salary based on role, experience, and market standards
• Annual Bonus: Discretionary bonus linked to individual, team, and company performance
• Referral Rewards: Bonus for successful employee referrals
• Pension: 6% non-contributory employer pension scheme
• Insurance Benefits: Medical, dental, life assurance, and income protection coverage
• Health & Wellbeing: Cash plan, counselling support, eye care, and sick pay
• Leave & Flexibility: 25–30 days leave, hybrid working, flexible work, and nimble days
• Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave support
• Learning & Development: Professional qualification and career development support
• Additional Perks: Recognition programs, social events, volunteering, and long service awards

Qualifications

• You hold a relevant professional qualification (ACCA/FCCA/CA(SA)or equivalent) with extensive industry experiencein fund services or a related field
• You demonstrate strong technical knowledge of fund administration, applicable laws, regulatory requirements, taxation, and best practices across relevant jurisdictions
• You exhibit excellent analytical, numeracy, and IT skills, with the ability to interpret complex fund and legal documentation accurately and with attention to detail
• You communicate effectively and collaborate well with colleagues, showing strong relationship management skills, high self-awareness, and a commitment to continuous development
• You show resilience and integrity in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, support team members through change, and maintain a strong risk-aware mindset

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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.