Director, Fund Accounting

Company Description

IQ-EQ is 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 Description

We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader to join our Fund Accounting and Client Services division in a key leadership role based in Hyderabad. As Director of Fund Accounting, you will be instrumental in driving growth, operational excellence, and service innovation across our regional teams, while partnering closely with global IQ-EQ colleagues to deliver world-class client solutions.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of our funds business in one of our three global client delivery hubs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the regional strategy for the Funds group, aligned with global priorities.
• Drive innovation, scalability, and sustainable growth.

Operational Excellence

• Lead the delivery of high-quality fund accounting services across multiple teams.
• Establish and maintain best-in-class operational standards.

Quality & Risk Management

• Implement a robust framework for quality assurance and risk mitigation across the region.

Client Engagement

• Build and nurture strategic internal relationships.
• Represent the Funds group in regional planning and advocacy forums.

Talent & Culture

• Champion talent development and succession planning.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture and lead knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Innovation & Collaboration

• Promote cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive digital transformation and service enhancement initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation: Market-aligned financial packages tailored to your experience, qualifications, and skillset.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private health insurance, life assurance, and wellness support.
• Leave Benefits: Generous annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Growth & Development: Access to tailored training, tools, and career development plans to help you thrive.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced
certification (e.g., CPA, CFA, or equivalent) is highly desirable
Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) is preferred

15+ years of extensive experience in fund accounting or financial services, with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles

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 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.