Fund Accountant

Baxian; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a candidate to provide back office support within fund administration. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, conducting trade valuations, and ensuring compliance with auditing standards. The ideal applicant holds a degree in Accountancy with at least one year of relevant experience and proficiency in Excel. Attention to detail and accuracy are crucial in meeting deadlines and expectations from fund participants.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or related fields preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in fund administration or audit.
• Familiarity with auditing standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide back office support for hedge funds and private equity.
• Administer services for a portfolio of funds.
• Prepare periodic NAV calculations and financial statements.
• Meet deadlines and expectations of fund participants.

Skills

Back office support

Fund administration

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Accountancy or business-related disciplines

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide high quality efficient back office support service for the offices within the Group;

Perform the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge funds, private equity and unit trust funds;

Perform trade upload, reconciliation, valuation and fee calculations for various fund types.

Prepare periodic Net Asset Valuation (NAV) calculations, financial statements and associated reports;

Meet expectations of fund participants and adhere to deadlines;

Actively review and/or sign off on standard controls including: cash and asset reconciliation; and

Preparation of draft audited financial statements, preferably for fund companies.

Liaise and resolve audit queries with fund auditors.

Qualifications

Requirements

Degree in Accountancy or business-related disciplines with accounting professional certificate preferred.

At least 1 year of relevant working experience in fund administration firm or audit firm with fund audit experience..

Familiarity with common auditing standards is preferred.

Sound knowledge of financial instruments, international accounting standards and fund practices.

Proficient in Microsoft office, especially Excel.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail.