Technical Accounting Manager, Fund

Company DescriptionABOUT IQ-EQWere 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 worlds 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.Were driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.Job DescriptionJob SummaryResolve technical accounting queries raised by the Client Services (CS) team and clients in a timely manner. Effectively communicate technical accounting information to CS teamsProvide technical support to sales and implementation team for prospective and/or new clientsPerform/oversee the reviews on the financial statements and other complex client deliverables (including quality reviews). To help shape and ensure product quality control of the CS outputWhilst main focus is on IFRS and UK GAAP, there are opportunities to develop experience in other GAAPs e.g. US GAAP, Lux GAAPAssist CS and/or implementation team with reviews of operational aspects of constitutive fund documents (LPAs etc)Perform reviews of carried interest/waterfall models and complex fees calculations for fund clients, assist with implementation of automation projectMonitor latest accounting/ legislative changes impacting our clients and draft technical updates for accounting / legislative changes accordingly for release internally to CS teams as well occasional updates to clients.Develop and deliver (semi-annually) Technical presentations to update CS teams on accounting and PE industry developmentsOversee the collection of technical and operational knowledge, and the in-house library of technical journals, articles and documentation relating to accounting issues for fund accounting teams to accessIdentify control weaknesses from reviews, discussions with internal senior CS stakeholders, and recommend control procedures to reduce riskIdentify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the groups system and processesManage and mentor Technical Accountants based in India and work closely with Technical Team members in other locations and provide guidance / escalation support to junior team membersSupport the development of new services / new business proposals through expert knowledge of internal procedures and industry practiceOpportunities to collaborate with senior management on operational and strategic projectsPerson SpecificationStrong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsTechnical research skills / mind-setExcellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skillsA strong Can Do attitude and ability to lead by exampleThe ability to cope with multiple tasks and quality work under tight deadlinesStrong ownership of tasks and sense of teamworkQualificationsQualificationsUniversity Degree in Accountancy/Business/Maths or otherwise demonstrable strong aptitude for numeracyACA, ACCA (or equivalent) qualified (5+ years post qualification experience)Experience3+ years financial services managerial experience within fund administration firm or managerial audit experience working preferably with a big 4 audit firm / Financial services industryStrong knowledge of Private Equity and/or Real Estate Funds is essentialStrong IFRS Accounting Standards knowledge. Consolidation experience and knowledge of UK or US GAAP preferred but not mandatoryPractical experience of reviewing Financial Statements including disclosuresConducting Training / knowledge share sessions experience will be preferable but not mandatory.Additional InformationOUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENTAs 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. Were 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 .