Associate Director, Finance

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

 

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

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.