Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting

IQ-EQ; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive remuneration packages

HMO coverage on Day 1

26 days paid annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Support and development plans

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a primary technical expert for complex fund accounting services in Metro Manila. This role involves leading technical decisions, ensuring compliance, and establishing best practices within the team.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA license, at least 6 years of experience, and a proven track record in driving process innovations. The role provides comprehensive remuneration, wellbeing benefits, and a hybrid working arrangement for a balanced work-life experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of overall experience, 4 years in fund accounting or audit.
• Proven track record as a subject matter expert in technical accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for complex accounting matters.
• Provide final review of sophisticated accounting deliverables.
• Drive technical excellence and innovation in accounting processes.

Skills

Expertise in technical accounting

Final review and sign-off skills

Process innovation

Advanced accounting systems proficiency

Coaching and training

Education

CPA license or equivalent

Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Job description

THIS ROLE

The primary technical expert responsible for ensuring excellence in complex fund accounting services through expertise and final review authority. This role serves as the ultimate subject matter expert for the team on complex accounting matters, leading technical decisions and process innovations while providing authoritative guidance on sophisticated client portfolios and advanced accounting modules.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as ultimate technical authority at a team level, for complex accounting matters
• Provide final review of sophisticated accounting deliverables
• Drive technical excellence and innovation in accounting processes
• Lead development of technical standards and methodologies within the team
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies
• Establish and maintain technical best practices
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (cluster), addressing queries and issues
• Guide technical development of team members through client specific training, coaching and feedback
• Function as primary technical expert for client specific information across the fund segment including BOLT On, PE Advanced and related products and services

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for the role and proportionate to your qualifications, level of experience, and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave (subject to change due to the job level of the position)
• Hybrid working arrangement: Flexibility to work remotely, ensuring all employees enjoy an excellent work‑life blend. Open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: Right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

ABOUT YOU

• You are an accounting, finance, or business administration graduate with a CPA license or equivalent
• You have a minimum of 6 years of overall experience, 4 years of which are in fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit, with a focus on complex portfolios and advanced accounting modules
• You have a proven track record of serving as a subject matter expert in technical accounting and driving process innovation
• You have comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• You are an expert in final review and sign‑off of complex financial reports
• You are proficient in using advanced accounting systems
• You are skilled in developing, reviewing, and approving technical standards, methodologies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• You have experience in error reporting, compliance case management, and implementing corrective and preventive measures
• You have the expertise in addressing complex client issues, ensuring adherence to client agreements, and escalating when necessary
• You are capable of planning and assigning workload while ensuring timely resolution of review comments and queries
• You have experience in coaching skills to guide team members in technical development through training, group discussions, and feedback
• You have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and cluster partners
• You are proactive and detail‑oriented, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy across all deliverables
• You have an innovative mindset with a focus on process improvement and staying updated on new methodologies and standards