Assistant Accounting Manager (Open to Audit Background | Hybrid | Day 1 HMO)

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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• You'll serve as the team's technical authority for complex accounting matters, providing final review and oversight of sophisticated accounting deliverables.
• You'll drive technical excellence by developing accounting standards, methodologies, best practices, and process improvements across the team.
• You'll ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• You'll act as the primary technical expert for client-specific information across fund segments, including BOLT On, PE Advanced, and related products and services.
• You'll collaborate with stakeholders, resolve technical queries, and support team development through training, coaching, and constructive feedback.

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 

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• You are a CPA-qualified accounting, finance, or business administration professional with at least 6 years of experience, including 4 years in fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• You have deep expertise in technical accounting, accounting standards, regulatory compliance, and the final review and approval of complex financial reports.
• You have strong experience with advanced accounting systems, process innovation, and the development of technical standards, methodologies, and SOPs.
• You have proven ability to manage complex client issues, compliance cases, workload planning, and the timely resolution of review comments and queries.
• You are a proactive and detail-oriented leader with strong coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills, committed to technical excellence and 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.