Associate, Fund Accountant (Real Estate)

MUFG Investor Services; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset servicing firm is looking for an Associate, Fund Accountant in Kuala Lumpur. You will provide fund administration services to real estate clients, including preparing Net Asset Value calculations and coordinating investor servicing activities. Ideal candidates will possess a finance or accounting degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and embraces a hybrid working model, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team connectivity.

Benefits

Group medical insurance

Group pension scheme

Assistance towards gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years progressive accounting/audit experience in real estate.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP, and Singapore GAAP.
• In-depth understanding of the fund industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide fund administration services to real estate clients.
• Prepare Net Asset Value calculations and reports.
• Coordinate investor servicing activities.

Skills

Accounting principles

Microsoft Excel

Client servicing

Process improvement

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Yardi accounting software

Job description

Associate, Fund Accountant (Real Estate)

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more.

Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.

To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com

Job Description

This growth oriented position will have the primary responsibility of providing the full range of fund administration services to our real estate client. This individual will be responsible for understanding and applying current accounting principles to the accounting and financial reporting of funds and for reviewing transaction and valuation information. A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

• Preparation of Net Asset Value calculation and reportings.
• Coordinate investor servicing activities. Including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions, and other investor reportings.
• Maintain a working understanding of fund documentation(s) and apply the terms to the financial reporting and the income and expense allocations
• Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing solutions for issues
• Preparation and review of financial statements and footnotes for audit purpose
• Liase with banks, auditors, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to clients and timely completion of deliverables
• Involved in new funds on-boarding process
• Primary contact to client on daily operational, issue discussion and any other request
• Resolve issues/queries raised clients in a timely manner and maintain a high level of client satisfaction
• Identify and highlight opportunities for internal process improvement and increase in operational efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in Finance/ Accounting, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred.
• Have a minimum of 2-4 years progressive accounting/ audit/ fund administration experience in real estate fund or industry.
• 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
• Knowledge of Yardi accounting software would be an advantage.

Additional Information

At MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and, stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

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