Senior Fund Accountant (Real Estate)

Company 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.

About the job

IQ‑EQ is currently seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant to join our Real Estate (RE) team. This role is responsible for delivering high‑quality financial services to our RE clients through accurate reporting, effective client relationship management, and adherence to internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Position Overview

The Senior Fund Accountant will oversee the financial servicing of a designated portfolio of RE clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of client reporting and other fund administration services. This position requires strong technical knowledge of RE fund structures, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead and guide junior team members. You will serve as the subject matter expert for assigned clients and contribute to continuous improvement of departmental processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day client relationships and ensure timely delivery of NAVs, Financial Statements, and reporting.
• Review accounting outputs and oversee quarter‑end processes and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Back Office teams, ensuring quality, accuracy, and efficient workflow management.
• Maintain accurate client records, reconciled cash balances, and adherence to internal processes and controls.
• Identify and report errors or breaches promptly, ensuring compliance with firm standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA or equivalent, with 5+ years in real estate management or fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of consolidations, multi‑currency entities, and property‑related financial processes.
• Proficiency with property systems (e.g., Yardi, Horizon) and ability to review third‑party management accounts.
• Understanding of various income types, rent reconciliations, lease-related items, GST/tax, and capital allowances.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with senior management.

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.