Senior Manager - Fund Accounting

Responsible for the accounting and administration of a portfolio of Private Equity and Closed Ended Funds and Singapore-incorporated companies.

Record all accounting transactions and prepare periodic work papers, management accounts and financial statements

Bank account reconciliation

Perform follow-up with client as necessary on accounting documentation

Respond to client queries

Handle client payments and receipts

Co-ordinate annual audits

Draft annual financial statements and their related FRS/IFRS/US GAAP disclosures

Monitor/adhere to Singapore regulatory deadlines for quarterly GST, annual and tax filings

Assist on client service matters, maintaining and building client relationships

Undertake general administration and other projects as assigned

Establish, build and maintain strong relationships and networks with both internal, cross jurisdictional and external contacts including auditors and third parties;

Identify revenue generating activities on existing portfolio;

Support the leadership team with client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals;

Dealing with investor queries and the delivery of investor statements to include quarterly distributions and NAV production;

Assist with training, supervision and management of direct reports as well as other junior members of the team

Service excellence

Have an excellent understanding of your portfolio

Execute our client service offering, ensure excellent service levels and escalate delivery issues to senior management, provide initial solutions to challenges

Own relationships with other providers in the industry, including auditors and law firms

Ownership of client requests, ensure all requests are complete in line with client expectations

Meet with key clients on a regular basis to maintain and nurture relationships

Support automation as part of client solutions

Promote system optimisation to assist in enhancing our service offering

Work effectively with the relevant accounting team

Governance

Involvement in operational improvement projects

Demonstrate professional scepticism on a day to day basis

Own and manage risk on a day to day basis for client relationships in line with the 3 lines of defence model with applicable guidance from senior management and escalate issues in a timely manner as appropriate.

Instil an environment of full compliance to policies & procedures

Review CDD to ensure all documented in line with polices and procedures

Monitor action points and ensure completion of these in a timely manner

Work effectively and collaborate with our compliance team

Finance management

Ensure that all client fees are issued in line with contracts and collected on a timely basis

Work effectively and collaborate with our finance team

People Management

Provide feedback in a timely manner

Have regular 1-2-1s with your direct report(s)

Tailor and provide development plan

Mentor

Share experience

Prioritise and delegate work efficiently through your direct report(s)

Ensure that OKRs are done in line with key milestones

Set SMART objectives

Promote and encourage strong teamwork

Support senior management and promote our values

Business development

Know your market and keep up to date with news, insights and trends

Work with the new business team, to ensure a timely and cost effective onboarding

Personal Development

Ongoing identification of own skill and knowledge requirements

Identify and attend relevant training and development programmes

Maintain evidence of continuing professional development to comply with requirements and the hours required by membership of your professional organisation

Qualification and Experience:

• Private Equity/Real Estate or prior Fund Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA ) or finance or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.
• Strong working knowledge of EXCEL and MS Word.

Attributes and Technical Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and reporting standards
• Investran experience preferable
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and delegation skills
• Energy and a can do attitude
• Proven strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and influence direct report(s)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within fund policies
• Good understanding of IT systems
• Flexible and ability to work as part of an effective team
• An understanding of Singapore laws and other related legal and regulatory requirements for example Anti-Money Laundering laws