Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting

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

The primary technical expert 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 client specific information across the fund segment including BOLT On, PE Advanced and related products and services

Tasks:

• Review and sign off on complex financial reports, ensuring adherence to client agreements and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the preparation and review of NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, and investor communications
• Document exceptions and prepare error reports 
• Coordinate with cluster partners or clients on deadlines and deliverables, planning and assigning workload within the team
• Represent the team in cluster/client meetings and internal discussions
• Address complex client issues and transactions, making decisions on proper treatments and escalating when necessary
• Review and approve standard operating procedures before deploying to team members for usage
• Monitor and ensure the resolution of all review comments and queries within agreed timeframes
• Draft and review error reports and compliance cases, proposing corrective actions and preventive measures
• Stay updated on new methodologies, standards, and regulations, ensuring their application within the team
• Track work progress through timesheet completion 
• Participate in required training programs
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Qualifications

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 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

Skills and Key Behaviours:

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

• 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

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.