Manager, Fund Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Birthday leave

Comprehensive medical insurance andd

Dental coverage

Women's allowance

Competitive annual leave entitlement

Internal mentorship program

Reimburse professional membership (CA/

Job summary

Vistra in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Manager, Fund Services to lead daily operations, ensure compliance, and drive team performance. The role reports to the Head of Fund Services and supports regional growth with a strong emphasis on IFRS/US GAAP standards.

The successful candidate will manage full sets of accounts, supervise staff, and review financial statements, with strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities to foster an engaged workforce.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of accounting experience, Fund Accounting preferred.
• Degree in accountancy or finance; CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Ability to manage full set of accounts and IFRS/FRS knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
• Experience with fund accounting or fund administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operational matters and critical issues.
• Review financial statements, management accounts and accounting packages for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee consolidation work and verify its completeness.
• Draft disclosure wording in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP.
• Review Capital Account Statements and NAV; analyze fund documents and summarize key terms.
• Review capital calls and distributions; prepare waterfall and equalization calculations.
• Liaise with fund investors to meet reporting requirements and respond to requests.
• Lead interviews for fund accounting team recruitment and provide training on accounting principles.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

IFRS/FRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

CPA/ACCA or Finance degree

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 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.
• Review Capital Account Statements and Net Asset Values (NAV).
• Analyze fund documents, including subscription agreements, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements, summarizing key terms for team members.
• Review capital call and distribution notices.
• Prepare and review waterfall and equalization calculations.
• Liaise with fund investors to meet specific reporting requirements.
• Assess and respond to investor requests.
• 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 Associate Director of Fund Accounting 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.
• 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:

• flexible hybrid working arrangement
• birthday leave
• comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage
• women's allowance
• competitive annual leave entitlement
• internal mentorship program
• reimburse professional membership for certifications like CA, or ACCA