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:
The role is responsible for managing end‑to‑end financial accounting and reporting activities for multiple entities with complex holding structures, including SPVs, Property Companies, and Holding Companies. As a mid‑level preparer, the position takes ownership of day‑to‑day accounting, leads month‑end close activities, and prepares core financial deliverables such as NAVs, management accounts, and financial statements, with limited supervision. The role also supports tax compliance, cash flow and liquidity reporting, and plays an active role in audit and consolidation processes, while partnering closely with administrators, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and well‑documented outputs.
Key Responsibilities
End‑to‑End Accounting Preparation: Independently perform day‑to‑day accounting activities including processing bank statements, incoming and outgoing invoices, transactions, accruals and provisions, and maintaining interest, amortization, and depreciation schedules for complex structures.
Month‑End Close & Reconciliations: Lead month‑end close activities by preparing and validating balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, investigating variances, and ensuring issues are resolved prior to review.
Financial Statements, NAV & Management Reporting: Prepare financial statements, NAV calculations, management accounts, cash flow statements, liquidity analysis, and quarterly NAV and FMV reports for review by senior team members.
Tax, Banking & Intercompany Support: Provide accurate financial data for local tax filings (corporate income tax, GST), support intercompany settlement processes, and assist with financial information packages required by lending banks.
Audit, Consolidation & Ad‑Hoc Reporting: Actively support year‑end and audit processes by preparing working papers, annual accounts, consolidation schedules, internal and external reports, and ad‑hoc financial analyses and reconciliations as required.
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund contributions, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.
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Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and group personal accident insurance for financial security and peace of mind.
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Allowances & Support: Transportation or transportation allowance and shift allowance to support work flexibility and commuting needs.
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Paid Time Off: Generous paid leave to support work–life balance.
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU:
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Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience; CA or equivalent professional qualification is a strong advantage.
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Systems & Technical Knowledge: Mandatory hands-on experience with Yardi, strong proficiency in financial and accounting reporting systems, advanced computer and spreadsheet skills, and exposure to SOX and internal controls.
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Industry Expertise: Experience with direct real estate investments and complex entity structures is highly preferred.
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Analytical & Execution Skills: Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, research technical accounting matters, summarize issues, and develop sound recommendations and decisions with strong attention to detail.
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Professional & Interpersonal Skills: Fluent in written and spoken English; proactive and initiative-driven; demonstrates integrity and professionalism; and an energetic team player who adapts well 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.
