Manager, Fund 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 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

A leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence and team performance within the

fund accounting department. This role manages a team of accounting professionals, oversees complex client relationships, and ensures delivery of high-quality accounting services. The position focuses on people management and operational efficiency while maintaining overall accountability for team performance and client satisfaction.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and develop a team of fund accounting professionals
• Drive operational performance and quality standards
• Build and manage cluster and client relationships and service delivery
• Oversee resource allocation and capacity planning
• Direct implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management
• Establish and monitor team performance metrics
• Champion technology adoption and process optimization

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role 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 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave (subject to change due to the job level of the position)
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees 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

This is to be tailored for every role; the intro should no more than 1 paragraph and it should be clear and concise on what the successful will do in this role

Every hiring location will have their own tailored section in line with local and global benefits

ABOUT YOU

• You are an accounting, finance, or business administration graduate with CPA license or equivalent
• You have 8 years of overall relevant experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or related field with at least 1-2 years leadership experience
• You have a strong understanding of fund accounting processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks
• You are proficient in reviewing and approving complex financial reports and client deliverables
• You are skilled in resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload distribution to meet client deadlines and deliverables
• You are experienced in leading client onboarding, system implementation, and optimization projects
• You are adept at establishing and monitoring key performance metrics to drive team performance and operational efficiency
• You are an expert in driving operational excellence and process improvements
• You are proficient in managing escalated client issues and fostering long-term client relationships
• You are skilled in coordinating cross-departmental efforts to ensure seamless service delivery
• You have a strong focus on change management and adoption of technology-driven solutions
• You are an effective leader with exceptional people management skills, including performance reviews, career development discussions, and team training
• You have an excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with clients, cluster partners, and internal stakeholders
• You are results-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency and client satisfaction
• You are adaptive and resourceful, ensuring team alignment with strategic objectives and organizational goals
  
  

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 oury 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, acrosfyts 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.