Accountant 2, Fund Accounting

IQ-EQ; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ-EQ in India is seeking a Hedge Fund Accountant responsible for maintaining accounting excellence in complex Hedge Fund services. You will lead technical decisions while providing guidance on sophisticated client portfolios and advanced accounting topics.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and over 2 years of experience, along with strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, semi qualified CA, CA & ACCA Qualified or ACA would be an advantage.
• 2+ years’ experience in Hedge Fund accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain books and records for clients.
• Ensure periodic Hedge fund Net Asset Valuation, investor reporting, and financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Analyze and ensure appropriate reconciliations of investment activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Analytical mindset

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CA, ACCA qualified or ACA

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring excellence in complex Hedge Fund accounting services through expertise. This role serves as the ultimate subject matter expert for the team on complex accounting matters, leading technical decisions and process innovations while providing authoritative guidance on sophisticated client portfolios and advanced accounting topics.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain books and records for clients
• Ensure periodic Hedge fund Net Asset Valuation, investor reporting, and financial reporting deliverable deadlines are met
• Analyze, research, and ensure appropriate reconciliations surrounding investment activity
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual client financial statements
• Interact with outside auditors and tax advisors in completion of year-end audits and tax returns
• Prepare, validate, and assist in preparation of client accounts, reporting, financial statements, financial audit reporting, and specific client reporting.

Qualifications and Experience Required for this Role:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, semi qualified CA, CA & ACCA Qualified or ACA would be an advantage.
• 2+ years’ experience
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Analytical mindset and intellectually curious