Our client is one of the leading fund administrators in Singapore, and they are seeking a Fund Accountant/ Senior Fund Accountant to join the team. It is an expansion role.
Your role will involve managing a portfolio of Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Venture Capital fund structures. You will handle a variety of administrative, financial, and reporting responsibilities for our expanding client base. In this position, you are expected to grow both personally and professionally while upholding our client-focused approach in delivering value to fund services. Your contributions will support the growth of the Singapore office.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the team, acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of fund and SPV clients, and coordinate with external stakeholders on relevant issues.
- Manage client relationships by maintaining communication and contributing to client meetings.
- Perform fund accounting tasks, including transaction processing, corporate actions, security pricing, reconciliation, fee calculations, and preparing accurate and timely NAV reports and accounting schedules.
- Oversee transfer agency duties such as investor onboarding, capital calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions, and conducting investor due diligence.
- Work with external advisors to prepare GST and tax compliance filings.
- Prepare annual financial statements following relevant accounting standards like US GAAP, IFRS, or SFRS.
- Manage the audit process, addressing queries to ensure audits are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Execute client payments and ensure precise filing of administrative records.
- Assist with regulatory reporting and perform other tasks as needed by the role and business requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience as a fund accountant in private equity or venture capital or alternative funds
- Experienced with Investran
- Strong client focus with excellent communication skills and service-oriented attitude
- Ability to handle client interactions professionally and efficiently via email, phone, and in-person meetings
- Understanding of accounting principles and compliance frameworks
- Chartered Accountant accreditation or equivalent is advantageous
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
As a Fund Accountant, you'll thrive in their collaborative team environment. The ideal team member is:
- Adaptable and capable of managing diverse tasks, from routine duties to unexpected challenges
- Client-focused, with excellent communication skills for both internal and external interactions
- Self-motivated with strong time management skills to meet multiple deadlines
- Detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in financial processes and reporting
- Proactive in problem-solving and seeking opportunities for improvement
- Open to learning and sharing knowledge with team members
Join this dynamic team and become part of a culture that values collaboration, hard work, and enjoyment. Working as a close-knit team, they prioritize achieving goals together while fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere. The team embraces a balanced approach—delivering excellent results while making time for team-building activities and social gatherings where colleagues can relax and strengthen their bonds.
