Assistant Manager, Tax Services

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Introduction
We are seeking an experienced tax professional to join our team as an Assistant Manager specializing in U.S. partnership taxation for private equity structures. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in partnership tax compliance and advisory, with a strong understanding of private equity funds, management companies, and general partners
What you'll do

• You prepare and review U.S. federal and state partnership tax returns (Form 1065), corporation tax returns (Form 1120), related schedules (K-1, K-2/K-3), and supporting tax workpapers for private equity funds, management companies, and GPs.
• You manage tax compliance activities, including quarterly and annual tax estimates, extensions, and timely, accurate tax filings while maintaining high-quality documentation and internal controls.
• You provide technical guidance on partnership allocations, basis calculations, carried interest, tax planning strategies, and evolving U.S. tax regulations, IRS guidance, and legislative changes.
• You drive continuous improvement by identifying automation opportunities, enhancing process efficiencies, and implementing best practices across tax compliance and reporting activities.
• You effectively manage workloads and deadlines, proactively communicate risks or planning changes, exercise sound judgment in escalating issues, take ownership of professional development, and support broader business needs as required.

What we offer

• Competitive Total Rewards Package: Comprehensive annual compensation including basic salary, HRA, special allowance, provident fund, gratuity, internet allowance, and food allowance.
• Health & Insurance Coverage: Medical insurance, group term life insurance, and personal accident insurance.
• Allowances & Support: Transportation/transport allowance and shift allowance.
• Paid Time Off: Generous leave policy to support work–life balance.

Qualifications

About you

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with 7+ years of experience in U.S. partnership taxation focused on private equity; a CA, CPA, CMA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
• You possess strong technical expertise in Subchapter K, partnership allocations, and related tax regulations, with proficiency in GoSystem (or similar tax software), advanced Excel, Microsoft Office, and tax research and problem-solving.
• You demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, communicate professionally, and manage stakeholder expectations.
• You can efficiently manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality results with strong attention to detail.
• You are a proactive, goal-oriented professional with strong accountability, integrity, reliability, discipline, positivity, and work ethics, and are flexible to work U.S. shifts.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, 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 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 female 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 long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.