Finance Associate – Deal Management & Reporting

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Finance Associate to support our team in deal onboarding, financial accounting, reporting, and compliance. The role involves working closely with Account Managers and stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient financial management across various deal structures and entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Deal Onboarding:

• Assist Account Manager in tracking deliverables for acquisition support (e.g., review of corporate documents, funding documents, board resolutions, and finance-related handover documents).
• Prepare pre-acquisition funds flow through the deal structure.
• Develop working capital schedules and closing cost trackers for deal acquisitions.

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Handle day-to-day accounting for allocated entities and deals, including:
• Bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Supplier invoice review and postings.
• Review and maintenance of accruals and provisions.
• Maintain schedules for interest calculations, amortization, and depreciation.
• Perform month-end account closings and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly allocation of fair market valuations, cash analysis, and NAV analysis for stakeholders.

Deal Administration & Management:

• Provide financial data for local tax returns (e.g., corporate income tax, GST filings).
• Conduct liquidity reporting and analysis.
• Prepare financial projections for US tax reporting and address related queries.
• Develop capitalization and distribution files in compliance with tax and legal requirements.
• Review legal and corporate documents on capital transactions and assist in document tracking.
• Prepare loan covenant and compliance reports, drawdown documents, and repayment notices.

Deal Disposition & Liquidation:

• Support asset disposition activities, including preparation of funds flow for distribution proceeds.
• Prepare working capital requirements for entities under liquidation.

Year-End Reporting & Audit Process:

• Prepare annual financial statements and liaise with external auditors to address queries.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and manage year-end account closings.
• Monitor audit progress and ensure finalization and signing of financial statements.
• Verify accuracy of XBRL submissions for Singapore-incorporated entities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting processes.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial reporting.
• Attend to ad-hoc regulatory requests, surveys, and project work.

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Degree in Accounting with a professional qualification (CA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to summarize issues, make recommendations, and prioritize tasks.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficient in technical accounting research and problem-solving.
• Independent, resourceful, and proactive with excellent time management skills.
• Team player with enthusiasm and energy.
• Familiarity with financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel, with the ability to handle large datasets.
• Industry experience in hedge funds, real estate investments, or private equity is a plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is required.

What We Offer:

This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment while gaining exposure to complex financial structures and processes.