Associate Director, Finance

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 SUMMARY The Associate Director Finance is accountable for the financial accounting operations of the company and will report to the Head of Finance - GCD The Associate Director Finance will be responsible managing the GCD India finance team ensuring timely production and delivery of internal and external periodic financial reports and filings implement and improve a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risks Checks and Balances enhance the accuracy of the company s reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards TASK DUTIES Ensure all accounting and month close activities are recorded timely and accurately Establish new procedures or policies as necessary for seamless delivery of finance functions Implement control environment with relevant internal controls to ensure no audit risks observations Manage reporting deadlines with focus on month-end close audit and other statutory regulations related to India center Issue timely and complete Management Information including comparatives against prior periods budget forecast variance analysis Oversee and maintain the chart of accounts Partner with local leadership team Responsible for maintaining relationship with local regulators Liaise with internal and external stakeholders Key contributor for the annual budget and periodic forecasts Coordinate and review GST Income-Tax Direct Indirect Transfer Pricing TDS Other Compliance related topics Manage and coordinate legal entity audits including timing liaison with Audit Managers provision of information to support the audit Manage monthly payroll cash flow the appointment of bank signatories and ensure compliance with bank covenants Comply with all relevant reporting requirements and tax and GST filings Act as a trusted finance business partner by working with local leadership for key initiatives Key Competencies Behaviours Competencies for position and level Builds effective team Great communication skills Process oriented Strong focus on accuracy Plans and aligns Collaborates and drives standardization Drives results Out-of-box thinking Behaviours we expect to see In addition to demonstrating our Group Values Authentic Bold and Collaborative the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following Integrity Leadership Organisational skills Prioritization Planning Delegation Entrepreneurial mindset Proactiveness Relationship building Qualifications Required Qualifications Education professional qualifications CA Qualified ICAI Background experience 12 years of experience in Accounting and Finance Technical Highly Experienced in Indian accounting standards knowledge of IFRS is a plus Applicable Legislations and Regulations Computer program knowledge Advanced level of capability of the MS Office suite Word Excel PowerPoint Power BI preferably Languages Fluency in English 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 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 5 500 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 clients sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success We re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning