Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting | Hybrid Setup | HMO on Day 1

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

Job Summary:

The primary technical expert is responsible for ensuring excellence in complex fund accounting services through expertise and final review authority. This role serves as the ultimate subject matter expert for the team on complex accounting matters, leading technical decisions and process innovations while providing authoritative guidance on sophisticated client portfolios and advanced accounting modules.

Core Responsibilities:

• Serve as ultimate technical authority at a team level for complex accounting matters
• Provide final review of sophisticated accounting deliverables
• Drive technical excellence and innovation in accounting processes
• Lead development of technical standards and methodologies within the team
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies
• Establish and maintain technical best practices
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (cluster), addressing queries and issues
• Guide technical development of team members through client specific training, coaching and feedback
• Function as primary technical expert for BOLT On and PE Advanced modules

Qualifications

Requirement:

• Certified Public Accountant or at least 4 years of Fund Accounting or External Audit experience under BIG 4
• At least 6 years of relevant experience, 4 years of which are in fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit, with a focus on complex portfolios and advanced accounting modules.
• Proven track record of serving as a subject matter expert in technical accounting and driving process innovation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Expert in final review and sign-off of complex financial reports.
• Proficient in using advanced accounting systems.
• Skilled in developing, reviewing, and approving technical standards, methodologies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experienced in error reporting, compliance case management, and implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Expertise in addressing complex client issues, ensuring adherence to client agreements, and escalating when necessary.
• Capable of planning and assigning workload while ensuring timely resolution of review comments and queries.
• Coaching skills to guide team members in technical development through training, group discussions, and feedback.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and cluster partners.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy across all deliverables.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on process improvement and staying updated on new methodologies and standards.

Our current work set-up is Hybrid Work from Home wherein you need to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week and the rest is WFH. To qualify you must have a stable internet connection (DSL/Fiber with at least 25mbps).

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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.