Assistant Manager, Fund Services

VISTRA; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

flexible hybrid working arrangement

birthday leave

comprehensive medical insurance

dental coverage

wellness allowance

competitive annual leave entitlement

internal mentorship program

reimburse professional membership fees

Job summary

Vistra is hiring an Assistant Manager, Fund Services in Malaysia to lead day-to-day accounting operations and client requests. You will review financial statements, draft disclosure wording, and ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP while coordinating with internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, a degree in accounting/finance, and strong Excel/MS Word skills. A hybrid working arrangement and regional impact are offered.

Qualifications

• Accounting experience is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience.
• Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA) or finance or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel and MS Word.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact on day-to-day operational matters and critical issues.
• Reviewing financial statements, management accounts and accounting packages.
• Drafting wordings for disclosure wordings for IFRS/US GAAP accounting conventions.
• Reading/understanding statutory documents, agreements and explaining key terms to team members.
• Handling and managing clients’ requests.
• Coordinating with other internal departments for relevant tasks.
• Managing staff attendance, leaves and motivation.
• Assessing/workload planning against timelines and daily workflow dissemination.
• Conducting staff evaluations and interviews for Associates/Senior Associates.
• Providing training on accounting aspects.
• Undertake general administration and special projects as assigned by Director.

Skills

Accounting experience

5+ years experience

Excel

MS Word

IFRS knowledge

Singapore FRS

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Deadlines

Independent

Self-motivated

Education

Accountancy degree (CPA/ACCA/ACA) or Finance

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team Assistant Manager, Fund Services. Reporting to Manager, Fund Services, this full-time and permanent position is based in Malaysia and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Fund Services and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Main point of contact on a day-to-day basis for operational matters and critical issues that need to be addressed before work get disseminated to the other team member
• Reviewing financial statements, management accounts and accounting packages
• Proficient in drafting wordings for disclosure wordings for IFRS/US GAAP accounting conventions
• Reading/understanding statutory documents, agreements and explaining the key terms to team members
• Handling and managing clients’ requests
• Coordinating with other internal departments for relevant tasks
• Dealing with staff issues like leaves, sickness and other issues on a daily basis and ensuring staff are happy and motivated in their jobs
• Assessing/planning the volume/level of work against timelines and disseminating daily work flows to other team members
• Conducting formal staff evaluations on regular basis
• Conducting 1st or 2nd interviews for Associates/Senior Associates
• Providing formal/informal training to staff on both accounting aspects
• Undertake general administration and other special projects as assigned by the Director

Key Requirements:

• Accounting experience is mandatory
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience.
• Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA ) or finance or equivalent
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS.
• Strong working knowledge of EXCEL and MS Word.
• 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.

Company Benefits:

• flexible hybrid working arrangement
• birthday leave
• comprehensive medical insurance
• dental coverage
• wellness allowance
• competitive annual leave entitlement
• internal mentorship program
• reimburse professional membership fees for certifications like CA, or ACCA