Accountant 2, Client Implementation

Job Description

Role Overview:You will be reporting to the Head of New Business Client Implementation & Onboarding, focusing on new client onboarding and incremental business into the Client Service Shared Operations. Your role involves ensuring proactive management and planning in coordination with the Country clusters to successfully implement new client work, meeting client quality expectations, contractual commitments, and ensuring the scalability of the Shared Service Team.Key Responsibilities:- Define, plan, and execute high priority client initiatives into the Back Office shared service environment in alignment with the Business objectives by working jointly with the Cluster onboarding Teams.- Lead and execute data migration projects for new and existing clients transitioning to Investran.- Extract, transform, and load fund accounting data from legacy systems to Investran.- Setup and configure fund structures, investor records, fee calculations, and reporting templates in Investran.- Conduct one-to-one comparison of all transactions and reports between erstwhile Client applications vs Investran and highlight any significant changes to be implemented in Investran.- Complete data migration for all information into Investran from Client books as per agreed timelines.- Understand clients reporting requirements, perform necessary testing, and ensure it meets clients requirements.- Provide regular reporting on potential new clients from Country Clusters and their impact on Shared services.- Take complete ownership from the date of migration and ensure smooth go-live of clients into the Investran accounting system.- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the global standard operating model for onboarding new business and related functional groups/business partners.- Assist in developing onboarding and transition plans for new client onboarding and develop best practice models for service delivery.- Act as the liaison between Front office and Shared Service Client teams to onboard clients to systems.- Participate in discovery sessions to understand new client requirements, identify pain points, and define the implementation approach for clients.- Present and articulate shared services scope of work, features, standardized solutions, clear processes, and SLAs.- Coordinate with local Training teams to ensure relevant Client information is clear and any Client nuances are documented for scalability.- Track and record each stage of the process for Shared service re incremental business effectively and efficiently, providing regular reporting on status and highlighting any issues.- Ensure legal checks and requirements for potential clients are conducted satisfactorily.- Perform due diligence analysis for scoping of onboarding activities.- Comply with Compliance and risk policies and protocols, ensuring adherence by the entire department and escalating deficiencies.- Coordinate with all relevant teams to ensure internal workflows will meet client needs and regulatory controls.- Communicate progress and expectations to key internal/external stakeholders.- Optimize the Client onboarding process for the benefit of the Client and shared Service effectiveness.- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and agreed budget.Qualifications:- Minimum Masters in accounting.Additional Company Details: IQ-EQ, a leading Investor Services group, offers end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. With a global workforce of 5,800 people across 25 jurisdictions and assets under administration exceeding US$750 billion, IQ-EQ works with 13 of the worlds top 15 private equity firms. The 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. Operating as trusted partners to clients, IQ-EQ delivers intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. IQ-EQ is driven by its Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. Role Overview:You will be reporting to the Head of New Business Client Implementation & Onboarding, focusing on new client onboarding and incremental business into the Client Service Shared Operations. Your role involves ensuring proactive management and planning in coordination with the Country clusters to successfully implement new client work, meeting client quality expectations, contractual commitments, and ensuring the scalability of the Shared Service Team.Key Responsibilities:- Define, plan, and execute high priority client initiatives into the Back Office shared service environment in alignment with the Business objectives by working jointly with the Cluster onboarding Teams.- Lead and execute data migration projects for new and existing clients transitioning to Investran.- Extrac

Keyskills :
Data MigrationFund AccountingInvestranClient OnboardingReportingAccounting SystemsCommunication SkillsTeamworkKYCAML