Senior Fund Accountant (Client Services)

Amethyst Partners; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amethyst Partners is assisting an international fund services provider in seeking a Senior Fund Accountant (Client Services) to support a growing client portfolio, focusing on open-ended funds and derivatives strategies.

You will manage relationships with fund managers, oversee NAV reporting, investor reporting, and onboarding for new funds, while enhancing controls and coordinating with fund accounting and operations teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with open-ended funds and derivatives strategies.
• Understanding NAV calculations, valuation and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with derivatives instruments (futures, options, swaps).
• Experience coordinating client relationships and deliverables in fund administration.
• Exposure to Transfer Agency (TA) functions and AML/KYC processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with fund management clients and ensure service delivery.
• Understand service offerings to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Serve as a key contact between clients, fund accounting and operations.
• Oversee onboarding of new clients and launches for existing funds.
• Coordinate NAV reporting, investor reporting and other client deliverables.
• Monitor SLAs and manage client expectations to ensure compliance.
• Support subscriptions, redemptions and other fund transactions.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Keep abreast of developments in the alternative investment industry.

Skills

Fund accounting

Client relations

Derivatives awareness

NAV calculations

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Open-ended funds

AML/KYC exposure

Transfer Agency exposure

Education

Accounting/Finance/Banking degree

Job description

Our client is an international fund services provider offering fund administration and related services to alternative asset managers, including private equity funds, hedge funds and other alternative investment structures.

As the business continues to expand, they are seeking an experienced Senior Fund Accountant (Client Services) to support their growing client portfolio, with a particular focus on open-ended funds and funds employing derivatives strategies.

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Client Services / Managing Director or an equivalent position, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining strong relationships with fund management clients, ensuring effective service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of the company's business lines and service offerings to identify potential cross-selling and relationship expansion opportunities.
• Acting as a key point of contact between clients, fund accounting teams and other operational support functions.
• Overseeing client servicing requirements for open-ended funds, particularly those employing derivatives-based investment strategies.
• Coordinating with fund accounting and operations teams to ensure the timely delivery of NAV reporting, investor reporting and other agreed client deliverables.
• Managing client expectations, negotiating service level agreements (SLAs), and monitoring operational deliverables to ensure compliance with agreed service standards.
• Overseeing the onboarding of new clients and coordinating new fund launches for existing clients.
• Supporting operational matters involving investor subscriptions, redemptions and other fund-related transactions.
• Working closely with Operations to identify process improvements, strengthen internal controls and minimise operational risks.
• Conducting periodic client risk assessments and ensuring appropriate escalation of operational issues.
• Keeping abreast of developments in the alternative investment industry, relevant regulations and market trends.
• Maintaining accurate client information and activities in internal CRM systems.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in fund administration, fund accounting or client services within the alternative investment industry.
• Hands-on experience handling open-ended funds, particularly funds employing derivatives strategies, is required.
• Good understanding of fund accounting operations, NAV calculations, valuation processes and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with financial instruments and derivatives, such as futures, options, swaps and other investment products.
• Experience managing client relationships and coordinating operational deliverables within a fund administration environment.
• Exposure to Transfer Agency (TA) functions, including investor subscriptions, redemptions, transfers and investor servicing, will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to AML/KYC processes, including investor onboarding, due diligence and ongoing compliance requirements, will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships, coordinate with cross-functional teams and work effectively under deadlines.