Manager, Corporate Accounting

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.  THIS ROLE is responsible for driving operational excellence and team performance within the corporate accounting department. This role manages a team of accounting professionals, oversees complex client relationships, and ensures delivery of high-quality accounting services. The position focuses on people management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency while maintaining overall accountability for team performance and stakeholder satisfaction. WHAT YOU WILL DO You'll lead team performance, set measurable goals and KPIs, and provide regular feedback to drive high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement. You'll drive operational excellence by optimizing team capacity, resource allocation, process standardization, and quality assurance to meet service standards and SLAs. You'll ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, client agreements, SOWs, and quality requirements across all team operations. You'll build and maintain strong relationships with clusters, stakeholders, and clients while serving as the primary escalation point for complex issues and conflict resolution. You'll develop team capabilities by providing coaching, technical and non-technical guidance, onboarding support, training opportunities, and professional development plans. 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 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 ABOUT YOU You have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a CPA or equivalent certification preferred. You bring at least 6 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, team leadership, and service delivery management. You demonstrate expertise in operational excellence, including KPI management, resource planning, capacity optimization, quality assurance, and process standardization. You build and maintain strong stakeholder and client relationships, effectively manage escalations, and align team objectives with organizational goals. You possess strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams. 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.