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 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 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.
THIS ROLE
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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- 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 internalpolicies
- 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 andfeedback
- Function as primary technical expert for client specific information across the fund segmentincluding BOLT On, PE Advanced and related products and services
WHAT WE OFFER
- Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for yourrole and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
- Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependentscovered and group life and accident insurance
- Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave (subject to change due to thejob level of the position)
- Hybrid working arrangement: We recognize the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure allemployees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations withemployees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
- Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day
ABOUT YOU
- You are an accounting, finance, or business administration graduate with CPA license orequivalent
- You have a minimum of 6 years of overall experience 4 years of which are in fundaccounting, financial reporting, or audit, with a focus on complex portfolios andadvanced accounting modules
- You have proven track record of serving as a subject matter expert in technicalaccounting and driving process innovation
- You have comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, statutory requirements, andregulatory frameworks
- You are expert in final review and sign-off of complex financial reports
- You are proficient in using advanced accounting systems
- You are skilled in developing, reviewing, and approving technical standards, methodologies,and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- You have experience in error reporting, compliance case management, and implementingcorrective and preventive measures
- You have the expertise in addressing complex client issues, ensuring adherence to clientagreements, and escalating when necessary
- You are capable of planning and assigning workload while ensuring timely resolution ofreview comments and queries
- You have experience doing coaching skills to guide team members in technical developmentthrough training, group discussions, and feedback
- You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internalstakeholders and cluster partners
- You are proactive and detail-oriented, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy across alldeliverables
- You have an innovative mindset with a focus on process improvement and staying updatedon new methodologies and standards
Additional information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining 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 (including PowerU and MyCampus) 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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women 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 relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
