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 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 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
The Finance Manager – Asia is responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, and controls across designated Asia entities. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, supports business decision-making, and drives operational efficiency within the regional finance function.
Reporting to the Financial Controller / Regional CFO, this role acts as a key bridge between local country teams and regional finance leadership.
You’ll manage financial reporting and close processes, including month-end/year-end activities, preparation of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), and ensuring compliance with IFRS/local standards, consolidation, and intercompany reconciliations.
You’ll oversee end-to-end accounting operations, covering GL, AP, AR, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records while driving improvements in processes, systems, and workflows.
You’ll support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, including variance analysis, financial modelling, and scenario planning to track and enhance business performance.
You’ll ensure compliance, controls, and audit readiness, meeting statutory and tax requirements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting internal and external audits through proper documentation and working papers.
You’ll provide financial insights and stakeholder support, including cash flow and working capital management, partnering with operational teams, and coordinating with finance teams, auditors, and advisors while guiding junior staff.
What we offer
- Comprehensive remuneration: Competitive financial packages based upon market rates for your role, proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
- Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to increase employee contributions
- Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as medical insurance & life assurance, discounted gym memberships and the opportunity to engage with our local community via sports activities, charity programmes & environmental initiatives
- Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and enable our employees to enjoy an excellent work-life blend
- Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.
Qualifications
You hold a degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA, CA, or ACCA qualification preferred, and bring 5–8 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within a multi-country or regional environment.
You have strong accounting and financial reporting expertise, including a solid understanding of IFRS and local statutory requirements.
You demonstrate a strong analytical mindset, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
You effectively manage stakeholders across different geographies, showcasing strong communication and collaboration skills.
You possess excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capability to navigate challenges, prioritize tasks, and deliver accurate results in a dynamic environment.
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.
