Job Description
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
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Job Description
This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting for multiple entities with complex holding structures, including SPVs, property companies, and holding companies. The position manages end-to-end day-to-day accounting activities, prepares financial statements, NAVs, and management accounts, and supports tax, liquidity, and reporting requirements. The role also plays a key part in month-end close and year-end audit processes, working closely with internal teams, administrators, and external auditors to ensure compliance, data integrity, and high-quality financial outputs.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including processing bank statements, invoices, transactions, accruals, provisions, and maintaining interest, amortization, and depreciation schedules.
- Manage month-end close activities, including reconciliations, intercompany accounting, review of accruals and provisions, and advising on intercompany settlements.
- Prepare financial statements, NAVs, management accounts, cash flows, quarterly NAV and FMV reports, and other financial and management information.
- Support tax and financing requirements by providing financial data for corporate tax and GST filings, assisting with lending bank information packages, and performing liquidity reporting and analysis.
- Lead year-end and audit-related activities, including preparation of internal and external reports and annual accounts, assisting with consolidations, coordinating with auditors and administrators, and producing ad hoc reports and reconciliations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund contributions, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.
- Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and group personal accident insurance for financial security and peace of mind.
- Allowances & Support: Transportation or transportation allowance and shift allowance to support work flexibility and commuting needs.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid leave to support work–life balance.
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience; CA or equivalent professional qualification is a strong advantage.
- Systems & Technical Expertise: Mandatory hands-on experience with Yardi, strong familiarity with financial and accounting reporting systems, advanced computer and spreadsheet skills, and experience with SOX and internal controls.
- Industry Knowledge: Proven experience supporting direct real estate investments and working with complex entity and holding structures.
- Analytical & Execution Skills: Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple priorities, research and resolve technical accounting issues, and summarize findings into clear recommendations and decisions.
- Professional & Interpersonal Skills: Strong attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism; proactive and initiative-driven team player with fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
Additional Information
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT
As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 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, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support female 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.
