Manager, Fund Accounting

Vistra; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Birthday leave

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Wellness allowance

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Internal mentorship program

Professional membership reimbursements

Job summary

Vistra in Kuala Lumpur invites applications for a Senior Manager/Manager, Fund Services. Based in KL with regional coverage, you will lead fund accounting operations, ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and drive financial insights for growth.

A strong people leader will mentor the team and coordinate with stakeholders to improve performance. You will manage day-to-day operations, performance reporting, and process improvements while maintaining high service levels

Qualifications

• Possess at least 8-10 years of accounting experiences.
• Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA) or finance.
• Able to manage full set of accounts and possess good understanding of Singapore FRS or IFRS.
• Demonstrated experience in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operational matters and critical issues, ensuring key concerns are addressed before tasks are assigned to the team.
• Review financial statements, management accounts, and accounting packages to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee consolidation work and verify its completeness.
• Draft disclosure wording in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and periodic reforecasting, translating operational drivers into financial outlooks.
• Perform actual-versus-budget and forecast variance analysis, identify key revenue and cost drivers, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop management insights on client and portfolio profitability, and cost efficiency to support business decisions.
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders on scenario modelling, business cases, and performance reporting for growth and transformation initiatives.

Skills

Accounting

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Communication

Education

Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA) or finance

Tools

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

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 as Senior Manager / Manager, Fund Services. Reporting to the Head of Fund Services, this full-time and permanent position is based in Kuala Lumpur and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Fund Services and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operational matters and critical issues, ensuring key concerns are addressed before tasks are assigned to the team.

Review financial statements, management accounts, and accounting packages to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Oversee consolidation work and verify its completeness.

Draft disclosure wording in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.

Analyzes statutory documents, including subscription agreements, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements, summarizing key terms for team members.

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and periodic reforecasting, translating operational drivers into financial outlooks.

Perform actual-versus-budget and forecast variance analysis, identify key revenue and cost drivers, and recommend corrective actions.

Develop management insights on client and portfolio profitability, and cost efficiency to support business decisions.

Partner with Finance and business stakeholders on scenario modelling, business cases, and performance reporting for growth and transformation initiatives

Manage daily staff concerns, including leave, health issues, and overall job satisfaction, ensuring a motivated and engaged workforce.

Plan and allocate workload efficiently, balancing volume and timelines while delegating tasks effectively.

Conduct formal performance evaluations for staff.

Lead interviews for fund accounting team recruitment.

Provide both formal and informal training on accounting principles and private equity industry practices.

Handle administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regularly reviewing and updating them for relevance and consistent application.

Enhance operational efficiency by driving process automation, continuous improvement, and strengthening controls.

Monitor operational performance, identify trends, and implement best practices for improvement.

Conduct detailed planning to align operational capacity with business demand.

Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs), striving to meet or exceed expectations.

Proactively flag potential SLA challenges to the Head of Fund Services and key stakeholders, facilitating timely resolution.

Key requirements:

Possess at least 8-10 years of accounting experiences. Experience in Fund Accounting either with another Fund Administrator or Fund Manager will be an advantage.

Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA) or finance or equivalent

Able to manage full set of accounts and possess good understanding of Singapore FRS or IFRS.

Demonstrated experience in FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and management reporting

Strong interpersonal skills to communicate to clients, senior management, direct reports and across other business units and support functions.

Have strong team management experience.

Company Benefits:

At our Malaysia office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and birthday leave.

Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, wellness allowance and competitive annual leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.

As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications like CA, or ACCA, ensuring you stay ahead in your field.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a business services accountant?

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our organisation. Tricor and Vistra have now merged to form one organisation, which means we’re now a powerhouse of over 9000 colleagues in 50+ jurisdictions across the globe. We’re seizing the opportunity to create a purpose‑led organisation that will unlock significant value for our business, our clients, and our people.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our organisation. Tricor and Vistra have now merged to form one organisation, which means we’re now a powerhouse of over 9000 colleagues in 50+ jurisdictions across the globe. We’re seizing the opportunity to create a purpose‑led organisation that will unlock significant value for our business, our clients, and our people.