Company Description
IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.
Job Description
Associate Managers (AM) are the most senior members who deal with day-to-day complex accounting issues and demands. Our associate managers are subject matter experts in certain areas of their domain. For areas which do not yet fully qualify as subject matter experts, they refer to the Manager of the team they work in.
The Manager will set training and development goals for all staff, and you will ensure delivery through on-the-job training and coaching.
You will train and coach staff to help their careers progress as fast as their talent allows them to.
All work delivered will be accurate, well-presented, and meet quality standards.
You will work closely with the Manager, who has varying areas of expertise, to provide the best possible solutions to our clusters’ clients and ensure our people receive the training that best covers their needs. You will also be actively involved as a support to the Manager for management reporting.
The role holder has one reporting relationship:
* To Manager (task assignment/planning of work/staff matters/content and quality of work/contacts and relationship/core business processes/internal reporting)
Tasks
* Maintain the up-to-date status of all work in the planning system, raising issues with the reporting line when work cannot be executed as planned and highlighting where changes may be needed in planning assumptions.
* Ensure that new methodologies, standards, new regulations, and the correct use of software are applied.
* Ensure all work prepared for the portfolio is accurate and error-free and always meets quality standards.
* Use knowledge and experience to decide when to escalate an issue, using every situation as an opportunity to learn.
* Demonstrate ownership of own development, highlighting when additional support and development are required.
* Prepare and execute fund accounting work that cannot be handled by other less experienced team members.
* Develop team strengths and improve weaknesses. Provide encouragement to team members, including communicating team goals.
* Answer team member questions, help with team member problems, and oversee team member work for quality and guideline compliance.
* Identify team goals, evaluate team progress, monitor team performance, and report on metrics.
* Effectively and fairly delegate tasks and set deadlines.
* Identify training needs, develop training plans, and provide coaching.
* Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts.
* Encourage creativity and risk-taking, recognize high performance, and reward accomplishments.
* Actively participate in team building activities.
* Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
* Abide by internal policies including Work From Home Conventions (4 days in office & 1 day at home).
* Agree to work odd hours and outside normal office hours to ensure all deliverables are met.
* Involve in identifying billing opportunities and engaging with clients for additional billing.
* Involve in raising of ad hoc accounting invoices.
* Involve in maintaining a low debtors balance and a high cash collection.
* Ensure protection of information assets of IQ-EQ MU and abide by the ISMS in place at IQ-EQ MU.
Qualifications
Must have:
* Degree holder and/or fully qualified professional qualification (ACCA, ACA or any other relevant).
* Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Fund Accounting.
* At least 1 year of people management experience.
* Masters of Accounting standards (IFRS and relevant GAAPs).
* Proven client operational relationship at Senior Level.
* In-depth knowledge of performance metrics.
* Advanced knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel and PFS-Paxus.
* Excellent written and communication skills in English and French.
Nice to have:
* Knowledge of the following tools: Investran, PFS Paxus, 5-Series (Microgen).
Additional Information
At IQ-EQ, we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations, with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
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