Accountant 3, Corporate Accounting at IQ-EQ · Port Louis

Company Description

Who we are:

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

Job Summary:

A senior preparer position responsible for delivering comprehensive corporate accounting services for complex client portfolios. This role handles a full spectrum of complexity levels (low, medium, and high) with minimal supervision, focusing on sophisticated accounting processes and detailed client deliverables. The position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to lead preparation of complex financial reports while maintaining high quality standards.

What you will do:

• Execute moderate to complex accounting tasks independently, including journal entries, reconciliations, tax/VAT computations, and preparation of financial statements with appropriate disclosures
• Maintain accurate records and documentation whilst ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality deliverables through thorough self-review and strict compliance with procedures
• Prepare and manage periodic accounts, working papers, and regulatory filings whilst liaising with auditors and ensuring audit readiness
• Guide junior team members on routine procedures and provide cross-functional support to resolve moderately complex accounting queries
• Monitor regulatory reporting timelines, address review comments promptly, escalate job-related issues to management, and contribute to process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Educational Background:

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or possess ACCA Level 2 or ACA qualification

Professional Experience:

• You bring at least 4 years of experience in Corporate Accounting

Additional Information

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.