Assistant Manager, Corporate Accounting

  • Full-time
  • Department: Client Services
  • Type of Hire: Permanent

Company Description

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

Provides leadership and technical oversight for corporate accounting operations, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting, compliance requirements, client service activities, and team performance while driving process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence.
 

What You Will Do

  • You'll oversee the preparation and review of complex accounting deliverables, including financial statements, bookkeeping activities, general ledger reconciliations, management company accounts, intercompany accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, record-to-report processes, tax-related activities, and corporate accounting deliverables for allocated clients.
  • You'll lead, coach, and develop Accountants, Senior Accountants, and new team members by providing technical guidance, performance feedback, training, and support to ensure high-quality deliverables, continuous learning, and strong team performance.
  • You'll manage client relationships and stakeholder interactions by resolving complex accounting queries, responding to client and cluster requests, monitoring service levels, ensuring timely delivery of assignments, and maintaining high standards of client service.
  • You'll drive operational excellence by monitoring team KPIs, reviewing quality and compliance standards, implementing process improvements, leading small projects, supporting technology and system enhancements, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal control requirements.
  • You'll contribute to team leadership and business success through performance evaluations, resource coordination, problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the independent resolution of complex technical accounting and operational issues.

What we offer

  • Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.
  • Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and personal accident insurance.
  • Allowances & Support: Transportation/transport allowance and shift allowance.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous leave policy to support work–life balance.

Qualifications

About You

 

  • You hold an MBA and are a qualified or semi-qualified CA or CMA, with strong accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
  • You possess extensive experience in corporate accounting, financial statement preparation, bookkeeping, tax accounting, general ledger reconciliations, management company accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, record-to-report processes, and intercompany accounting.
  • You demonstrate strong knowledge of US GAAP and have experience applying accounting principles and standards within a corporate or professional services environment.
  • You are proficient in accounting systems and ERP platforms, preferably NetSuite, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar financial management applications.
  • You have strong leadership, analytical, stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex deliverables, develop team capability, improve processes, and consistently deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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