Associate - Fund Accountant (Private Equity / Hedge Fund)

Ascent Globalop Sdn. Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fund administration is seeking an Associate Fund Accountant in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves processing transactions, portfolio reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, and the position offers attractive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical and hospitalization benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Fast-paced working environment

Great learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Minimum experience in junior auditor role or similar role required.
• Ability to meet agreed deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing security and cash transactions for portfolios.
• Reconciliation of portfolios from broker to in-house systems.
• Preparation and review of financial statements as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

PC skills

Education

Degree in Actuarial Science or Accounting and Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Paxus

Job description

Associate - Fund Accountant (Private Equity / Hedge Fund)

As a Fund Accountant, you will be responsible to assist our team in producing valuations for our group of clients and helping with the accounting function of our operations. You will be required to interact internally with the various teams.

FUNCTIONS

Reporting to the Account Manager or equivalent, you will be responsible for:

Processing of security and cash transactions for portfolios

Reconciliation of the portfolio from broker to in-house systems

Responding to client enquiries in a timely and efficient manner

Preparation and Review of financial statements as required.

Supervision and training of Fund Accounting staff (only applicable for Senior Associate and above)

To ensure timely and accurate Fund’s portfolio calculation on daily basis

Processing of security cash and corporate action transactions for portfolios

Reconciliation of the portfolio from broker to in-house systems

Responding to other internal department enquiries in a timely and efficient manner

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the fund’s specifications

A detailed review of portfolio calculations for Digital Asset and Web3 Funds

Any other day-to-day administrative duties as may be required by the team/Company.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Actuarial Science or Accounting and Finance related area and/or studying for a professional accounting (or comparable) qualification.

Fresh graduates are strongly encouraged to apply

Minimum experience in junior auditor role or similar role incorporating the above functions

An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills

Strong PC skills including Word and Excel (experience on Paxus an advantage)

Nice-to-have :

A sense of urgency to achieve excellent results.

Flexible, ability to cope with stress and pressure.

Independent, confident, self-motivated, pro-active and mature.

Willing to take on new challenges and work under pressure.

What we offer :

Attractive remuneration package

5 days work (Mon-Fri) 9am – 6pm

Office location is accessible via LRT and Monorail

Fast paced and dynamic working environment

A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded

Great learning & growing opportunities!

Get the exposure & experience working with high performance team

Our benefits are :

Medical and hospitalization

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Fund Accountant? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Do you have reconciliations experience? How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?

Ascent GlobalOp Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidary of Ascent Fund Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Fund Administration is our core business and the foundation of our firm where our management team have over 10 year of experience in this business. ASCENT is an independent global fund administration who is dedicated to provide customized solutions to a wide range of asset managers, capital markets, family office, investors and private clients.

Ascent GlobalOp Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidary of Ascent Fund Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Fund Administration is our core business and the foundation of our firm where our management team have over 10 year of experience in this business. ASCENT is an independent global fund administration who is dedicated to provide customized solutions to a wide range of asset managers, capital markets, family office, investors and private clients.

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