Accountant 2, Corporate Accounting

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 Lead complex accounting functions and ensure integrity of financial information with minimal guidance Review prepared financial reports and provide technical guidance to team members Serve as a key point of contact for complex client matters and cross-functional coordination Core Responsibilities Handle complex accounting tasks and technical reviews Review team deliverables for quality and accuracy Champion compliance with procedures and requirements Develop subject matter expertise for designated clients Provide technical guidance to junior team members Identify and implement process improvements Work independently with minimal guidance Tasks Coordinate complex client deadlines Review periodic bookkeeping and reconciliations Review working schedules and working papers Handle audit queries and liaise with auditors for complex clients Review computation of tax VAT Review financial statements and ensure full compliance with accounting standards Track review points and ensure resolution Provide support to team and other teams as required Address and resolve complex technical accounting queries independently Monitor regulatory reporting timeline and ensure compliance Address review comments from clusters promptly Complete and sign off required checklists Decide on escalated recommendations and escalate to SMEs Manager when necessary Mentor and guide junior team members in professional development Lead projects to improve client service or operational efficiency Provide expert advice on complex financial planning scenarios Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs Qualifications Skills Primary Skills Corporate Accounting Book keeping financial statements Tax GL reconciliation MANCO accounts AP AR RTR intercompany accounting intercompany ledger intercompany recons management company accounting Must have Knowledge on US GAAP must have worked on accounting tools preferably NetSuite Sage QuickBooks Qualification MBA and Qualified semi qualified CA CMA 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