Assistant Manager, Corporate Accounting

ABOUT IQ-EQ

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

The Assistant Manager is responsible for delivering timely, high-quality services to allocated funds and corporate clients. This role involves taking ownership of deliverables, engaging and developing team members, and reviewing core processes and complex client requirements. The Assistant Manager assists in the preparation and review of financial reports and other deliverables while providing consistent feedback on individual performance regarding accuracy.

Core Responsibilities

• Review complex accounting tasks and deliverables
• Train team members in technical competencies
• Resolve complex problems independently
• Ensure timely delivery of team assignments
• Champion compliance procedures and requirements
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders
• Maintain continuous technical development
• Contribute to employee performance evaluations

Tasks

• Review complex deliverables
• Provide support to team and other teams as required
• Address and resolve complex technical accounting queries independently
• Lead implementation of new technologies or processes
• Manage team deliverables through regular meetings and feedback
• Train and coach Accountants, Senior Accountants, and new team members
• Monitor KPIs for team deliverables
• Lead small project teams
• Attend to cluster queries
• Review complex financial statements and reports
• Provide guidance on performance improvement
• Implement process improvements within the team
• Contribute to employee performance evaluations
• Monitor quality standards and compliance requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Skills

Primary Skills: Corporate Accounting, Book keeping, financial statements, Tax, GL reconciliation, MANCO accounts; AP, AR, RTR; intercompany accounting, intercompany ledger, intercompany recons, management company accounting, 

Must have Knowledge on US GAAP; must have worked on accounting tools (preferably Netsuite, Sage, Quickbook).

Qualifications

Qualification

MBA and Qualified/semi qualified CA/CMA

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 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 female 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.