Accountant 3, Private Wealth Accounting

Company DescriptionWe’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 DescriptionJob Summary: An experienced position responsible for low, moderate to high complexity private wealth portfolios with minimal supervision. This role independently executes sophisticated accounting tasks while demonstrating advanced technical expertise in trust and corporate administration.

Core ResponsibilitiesWork on complex private wealth portfoliosExecute sophisticated accounting tasksEnsure accounting and regulatory complianceDrive quality standards in own deliverablesDevelop technical expertise in private wealth servicesHandle complex client requirementsTasksExecute periodic bookkeeping and reconciliationsPrepare complex financial statements with disclosuresHandle moderate to high complexity accounting mattersMonitor regulatory reporting deadlinesResolve audit queries independentlyCompute complex tax/VAT requirementsPrepare sophisticated client deliverablesReview working papers and schedulesAddress reviewer commentsMonitor compliance requirementsEscalate complex technical matters appropriatelyPerform other related duties as assigned for role and business needsQualificationsEducational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or ACCA Level 2 or ACAProfessional Experience At least 4 years of experience, with a minimum of two years in Fund AccountingSkills And Key BehavioursIn addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

Advanced technical expertise in accounting standards and financial reportingProficiency in preparing detailed working papers, periodic accounts, and financial statementsSkilled in handling audit queries and liaising with auditors independentlyCommitment to process improvements and quality assuranceEffective written and verbal communication for professional correspondence and client interactionsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent organizational skills to manage high-complexity deliverables and deadlinesProactive and detail-oriented in ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standardsDemonstrates accountability and a commitment to delivering exceptional resultsContinuously seeks opportunities for skill development and knowledge enhancementAdditional InformationOUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENTSustainability 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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, 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 relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives.

We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.