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.

The primary technical expert responsible for ensuring excellence in complex corporate 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 topics including consolidation, foreign currency transactions, and complex revenue recognition scenarios.

Job Summary

The primary technical expert responsible for ensuring excellence in complex corporate 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 topics including consolidation, foreign currency transactions, and complex revenue recognition scenarios.

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, addressing queries and issues
• Guide technical development of team members through specific training, coaching and feedback
• Function as primary technical expert for complex accounting areas including consolidation and statutory reporting

Tasks

• Review complex deliverables
• Address and resolve complex technical accounting queries independently
• Lead implementation of new technologies or processes
• Manage team deliverables through regular meetings and feedback
• Train and coach Accountants 1-3, Senior Accountants, and new team members
• Monitor Quality KPI for team deliverables
• Attend to cluster queries
• Review complex financial statements and reports
• Implement process improvements within the team
• Contribute to employee performance evaluations as asked by Manager
• Monitor quality standards and compliance requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field & ACCA Qualified or ACA would be an advantage

Professional Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Corporate Accounting

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:

• Deep subject matter expertise in complex accounting areas, including consolidation, foreign currency transactions, and advanced revenue recognition scenarios
• Authority in reviewing and approving high-level accounting deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Advanced knowledge of relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and statutory requirements
• Ability to lead the development and implementation of technical standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Skilled in driving process innovation and efficiency within the accounting team
• Ability to provide authoritative guidance and resolve complex technical queries independently
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders and addressing technical issues
• High attention to detail, with a focus on ensuring the accuracy of complex deliverables
• Problem-solving mindset, able to resolve complex accounting and technical challenges
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards
• Collaborative, with a willingness to share knowledge and support team members in their professional development
• Constantly strives for continuous improvement, both personally and within the team
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining high technical standards and compliance requirements

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.