Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting - Night Shift

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

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.

• You’ll serve as the team’s technical authority for complex accounting matters, providing expert guidance and final review of sophisticated accounting deliverables.
• You’ll drive technical excellence and innovation by developing accounting standards, methodologies, and best practices while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• You’ll act as the primary technical expert for client-specific matters across fund segments, including BOLT On, PE Advanced, and related products and services.
• You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders to address technical queries, resolve complex issues, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality client outcomes.
• You’ll support the technical development of team members through client-specific training, coaching, and feedback, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

• 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 

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• You are a CPA (or equivalent) with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, and at least 6 years of experience, including 4 years in fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit focused on complex portfolios and advanced accounting modules.
• You have proven expertise in technical accounting, including the final review and sign-off of complex financial reports, with comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• You are skilled in developing and approving technical standards, methodologies, and SOPs, driving process innovation, managing compliance cases, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• You have strong experience in resolving complex client issues, ensuring adherence to client agreements, managing workload allocation, and ensuring the timely resolution of review comments and queries.
• You are a proactive and detail-oriented leader with excellent coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of developing team members, maintaining technical excellence, and driving continuous improvement.

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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 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 lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.