Senior Associate/Associate, Fund Accounting (Private Equity)

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, financial statements, capital account statements and net asset values
• Prepare bank account reconciliation
• Prepare consolidation workings and accounting packages
• Prepare capital call and distribution calculations and notices
• Prepare waterfall and equalization workings
• Perform follow-up with client as necessary on accounting documentation
• Respond to client queries
• Coordinate 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

Attributes/Technical Skills

• Effective client-handling skills
• Strong prioritizing ability and organizational skills
• Analytical, meticulous and systematic in approach to work
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and multi-task
• Independent and resourceful
• Self motivated, diligent, positive working attitude and strong desire to learn

Relevant Experience

• Private Equity/Real Estate or prior Fund Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience

Education/Memberships

• Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA ) or finance or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP

Computer Skills

• Strong working knowledge of EXCEL and MS word

Languages

• English proficient