Company Description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Director – Fund Administration will be responsible for the management of all fund administration functions relating to a specific group of clients.

The candidate will review and coordinate all transaction and reporting activity and will lead the effort on client management and delivery.

Tasks

• Maintenance of full (multi-currency) accounting records;
• Timely preparation and/or review of Net Asset Value calculations, including cash and portfolio reconciliation, portfolio valuation, calculation of fees and accruals, capital calls and distributions and/or other required actions;
• Preparation and/or review of allocations for capital events, including capital calls, distributions
• Assisting the accounting team in the day-to-day work with clients;
• Assisting the accounting team in the day-to-day work with the junior fund administrators and fund administrators including training;
• Maintaining correspondence with various stakeholders as well as communication with clients;
• Assuring that all fees chargeable to the Fund are calculated and paid on timely basis;
• Create and/or review invoice templates;
• Review payment instructions;
• Preparation of periodic financial statements, portfolio valuation reports and other reporting adhering to strict reporting deadlines;
• Reviewing the annual reports of the funds and provision of guidance and coordination for the audit process of the funds;
• Reviewing and monitor the compliance of the funds.
• Train and coach team members working under his/her supervision or working on his/her client portfolio;
• Participate and provide input to the performance review and development plan of team members whom he/she has worked with, trained or coached;
• Work together with the Director-Business Development to ensure proper allocation of client/task to the team members; and
• Ensure protection of information assets of IQ-EQ ADGM and to abide by the ISMS in place.

Key competencies for position and level

• Client focus
• Communicates effectively
• Develops talent
• Directs work
• Collaborates

Key behaviours we expect to see

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

• Accuracy
• Approachability
• Attention to detail
• Prioritisation
• Proactivity
• Relationship Building
• Taking ownership

Deliverables (KPIs)

• On-time delivery
• # Compliance or internal audit deficiencies of client dossiers assigned
• # Complaints from clients on files reviewed (quality)
• % Personal chargeability

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Education / professional  qualifications
• Degree holder and/or related professional qualification

Background experience

• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in fund administration services / similar role

Technical

• Expert knowledge in accounting, fund mechanics and concepts

Computer / program knowledge

• Good knowledge of PFS Paxus and / or Investran

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.