Associate Director, Private Equity Fund Accounting (Evening Shift)

MUFG Investor Services; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider is seeking an Associate Director for Private Equity Fund Accounting in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves managing a team to deliver fund accounting and administration services, preparing NAVs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a Finance or Accounting degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and a deep understanding of the fund industry. The position requires strong leadership and computer skills, with proficiency in Excel essential. Evening shift work (2 PM to 11 PM) is required.

Benefits

Hybrid working experience

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in fund administration and staff management.
• In-depth understanding of the Fund industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and Singapore GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-range fund accounting and administration services.
• Manage Fund Accountants in service delivery.
• Review fee schedules and ensure compliance.

Skills

Fund administration experience

Leadership

Excel proficiency

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Fund accounting software (Geneva, Investran, or Yardi)

Bloomberg

Job description

Associate Director, Private Equity Fund Accounting (Evening Shift)

Experience something Brilliantly Different with a career with MUFG Investor Services.

Who are we? In a nutshell, MUFG Investor Services is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group family, and we partner with over 480 loyal global investment firms to provide them with administration, assert services, banking, and fund financing.

We’re in 14 global locations and provide an exceptional hub of Brilliantly Different talent to thrive.

Job Description

• Providing full-range fund accounting and administration services to private equity clients, including NAV preparation and review, custody servicing, investor record-keeping, and reporting.
• Managing a team of Fund Accountants in performing accounting and administration service delivery to customers and training staff on all aspects of the NAV process.
• Working with banks, auditors, brokers, and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to customers and completion of NAV.
• Reviewing and approving fee schedules, including calculation of management and carried interest, ensuring all calculations follow applicable fund documents.
• Reviewing and approving investor allocations for each NAV cycle, waterfall calculation, and reviews, custody trading documents, subscription and process capital calls, and distributions wires, ensuring execution as instructed by clients and deadlines are met.
• Working with both the internal AML team and administrators to ensure all AML requirements are met.
• Responding to all client queries.
• Reviewing and signing any schedules, reports, and files for review, ensuring they are completed in compliance with organizational controls.
• Allocating resources to ensure that all work is carried out and Service Level Agreement is met.
• Approving payment of fund expenses in applicable banking systems, ensuring controls are followed.
• Helping with the preparation and review of audited financial statements and annual audits.
• Reviewing reporting for regulatory authorities.
• Establishing fund or client‑specific procedures covering all aspects of our services; ensuring cross‑training and cover in place for all services provided to clients.
• Helping with the growth of the local office.
• Creating ideas for improving the NAV process, technological improvements, and client reporting.
• Participating in multiple system initiatives and projects.
• Able to perform shift work - 2pm to 11pm.

Qualifications

You Have:

• A university degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 5 years' experience working in the fund administration industry with experience managing staff. This can include other administrators, investment managers or fund auditors.
• In‑depth understanding of Fund industry.
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products and willing to embrace new technologies for efficient solution. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and Singapore GAAP.

Preferred

• Qualified accountant or other relevant qualification.
• Good knowledge on private credit or loan products.
• Experience with fund accounting software Geneva, Investran or Yardi or working knowledge of Bloomberg would be beneficial.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next‑level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.