Senior Accountant, Tax Services

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:

A review position responsible for validating corporate accounting deliverables and ensuring quality 
standards. This role performs detailed reviews of financial statements and supports complex accounting 
processes while serving as a technical resource for preparers. The position focuses on quality 
assurance and maintaining accounting standards across deliverables, with particular emphasis on 
ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and group reporting standards.

Core Responsibilities:
• Handle detailed reviews of low to complex accounting tasks and deliverables
• Champion compliance with procedures and requirements
• Develop subject matter expertise for designated clients
• Provide basic technical guidance to preparers
• Contribute to and support process improvement initiatives
• 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 (prepare or review) 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 Assistant Manager/Manager when necessary
• Propose projects to improve client service or operational efficiency
• Progress toward subject matter expertise in assigned portfolio
• Perform other related duties as assigned for role and business needs

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or equivalent professional certification (preferred)

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience, 3 years of which are in corporate accounting, financial 
reporting, or audit
• Experience in reviewing financial statements and tax/VAT calculations
• Proven ability to manage complex client deadlines and perform detailed reviews

Skills and Key Behaviours:

In addition to upholding our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be 
expected to demonstrate the following:

• Subject matter expertise in corporate accounting and local statutory requirements
• Advanced technical proficiency in reviewing financial statements, reconciliations, and complex accounting processes
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and group reporting requirements
• Ability to independently track and resolve review points
• Competence in providing technical feedback and guidance to preparers
• Experience in proposing and implementing process improvements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, auditors, and team members
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality assurance and accuracy
• Effective time management and organizational skills to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration within the team
• Proactiveness in resolving complex technical accounting queries and enhancing service delivery
• Results-driven mindset with a commitment to maintaining compliance and accounting standards
• Willingness to pursue continuous learning and development of subject matter expertise in assigned portfolios
• Accountability and ownership of review processes to ensure high-quality outcomes

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 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 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 leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.