Senior Officer, Fund Administration

Port Louis, Mauritius
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago
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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 DescriptionJoin our Paris team to develop your skills in Financial Management and Fund Administration, gain insight into Private Equity mechanisms, benefit from our unique CFO network in France within private equity firms, and accelerate your professional career at IQ-EQ.Depending on your profile and experience, you will quickly progress within the role of managing private equity companies. IQ-EQ will train you in fund management professions, working with our client base of around 50 French asset management firms.You will receive continuous support from IQ-EQ Directors and Managers who will mentor you. You will quickly become autonomous within a recognised team in the highly attractive private equity sector in France.We are looking for finance professionals with 4 to 5 years of experience. Flexibility and agility to the needs of the nature of the work is essential – together with attention to details, meeting deadlines and delivery only high quality service.Shift working may be needed to meet the needs of our clients.Key Responsibilities:

Monitor fund asset and liability flows, cash management, valuation checks, and performance calculations whilst overseeing accounting production and financial statement preparation
Manage investment vehicle flows in coordination with investment teams and stakeholders, including custodians, lawyers, and auditors
Administer investor relations activities, including reporting, capital calls, and supervision of regulatory filings and KYC-AML procedures
Provide financial controller support at client sites and assist during fundraising phases as required
Collaborate closely with clients and external partners (law firms, investment banks, fundraisers) to deliver high-quality service and meet project deadlines

What we offer

Comprehensive remuneration and pension: motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
Wellbeing: additional social benefits
Flexible working: we recognise the value of working flexibly and want to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

IQ-EQ Fund Services is a human-sized team: operational and client-oriented, you value meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality service.
Operational English is required for successful integration into our assignments and within the IQ-EQ group.
Have had 4 to 5 years experience, with a Degree related to the field or and an accountancy certification like ACCA or ICAEW).

Additional InformationSustainability 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.

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