Assistant Manager, Accountant - Financial Reporting

ACCA Careers; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Competitive compensation

Health & life insurance

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking an Assistant Manager within Asset Owner Solutions in Pasig, Philippines. You will act as the team’s technical expert and final review authority for complex fund accounting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality service to sophisticated client portfolios.

You will lead reviews, drive technical excellence, guide ongoing process improvements, and provide authorities on advanced accounting matters, interfacing with clients and internal stakeholders while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Finance required; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in fund accounting, performance analytics, financial reporting, or audit.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a track record of driving process improvements.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and ability to apply them in complex scenarios.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, able to work under pressure and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Perform final reviews and sign-off on fund accounting reports and deliverables.
• Lead and support the team in resolving complex accounting issues and driving improvements.
• Manage day-to-day operations, workload planning, deadlines, and client SLAs.

Skills

Fund accounting expertise

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Fund accounting software

Job 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.

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

This Role

As an Assistant Manager within Asset Owner Solutions, you will act as the team’s technical expert and final review authority for complex fund accounting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high-quality service to sophisticated client portfolios. You will lead the review and sign-off of fund accounting outputs, drive technical excellence and process improvements, and provide authoritative guidance on advanced accounting matters. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, oversight of data integrity, and leadership in managing team performance, while ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, and client-specific requirements.

What You Will Do

• You’ll perform final reviews and sign off on fund accounting reports, calculations, and deliverables, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
• You’ll lead and support the team in resolving complex accounting issues, providing technical guidance and driving process improvements and innovation.
• You’ll manage day-to-day operations, including workload planning, meeting deadlines, and ensuring delivery against client SLAs and reporting timelines.
• You’ll act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders, addressing queries, resolving issues, and representing the team in meetings.
• You’ll oversee team performance and development through coaching, feedback, and scheduling, ensuring adherence to procedures, audit requirements, and best practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits – including allowances, government-mandated benefits, 13th month pay, and performance-based bonuses
• Health and wellness support – HMO coverage from Day 1 (with 2 free dependents), life and accident insurance, mental health support, and medical allowances
• Leave benefits – generous paid time off, special leave types, and observance of all Philippine holidays
• Hybrid work setup and tools – company-issued laptop, work-from-home kit, and flexibility after initial onboarding
• Learning and growth opportunities – access to training, annual salary reviews, internal mobility, and performance rewards

Qualifications

About You

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• You have at least 6 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in fund accounting, performance and analytics, financial reporting, or audit, handling complex portfolios.
• You demonstrate strong expertise in technical accounting, with a proven track record as a subject matter expert driving process improvements and innovation.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply them in complex scenarios.
• You are detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong analytical skills, a proactive “can-do” attitude, and the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and lead by example.

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining 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 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women 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 relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.