Senior Manager - Fund Accounting

Manage and coordinate delivery of the financial reporting and technical accounting requirements of a wide range of clients and the management of such client relationship, with a particular focus on the mentoring direct report(s) and providing the highest quality of customer service.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• 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; and

Duties And Responsibilities:

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

Requirements

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

Benefits