Accounts Executive

WATIGA & CO. (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GLAS Singapore seeks a Diploma or Degree holder in Accounting or Finance with around 2 years in fund or corporate accounting. You will handle accounting and administration of trusts and funds focusing on private equity, venture capital and other alternative assets, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities include producing investor reports, financial statements, NAV calculations, tax returns to IRAS, GST, XBRL filings, and onboarding new clients with bank accounts and KYC.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 2 years’ experience in fund or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of SFRS and Singapore statutory requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and control mindset.
• Analytical with ability to exercise professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and administration of trusts and funds focused on investments in private equity, venture capital, digital assets and other alternative assets.
• Handling and supporting the trust and fund administration service line including production of investor reports, financial statements, NAV calculations, monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Preparation of the management accounts and statutory financial statements of SPVs within the trust structures.
• Preparation and submission of tax returns to IRAS, including quarterly GST and annual corporate tax returns.
• Preparation and review of XBRL financial statements.
• Be involved in new client onboarding including coordination of opening of new bank accounts, drafting fund agreements, and conducting investor and fund KYC.
• Preparing capital account statements, capital call and distribution notices, waterfall and equalisation calculations and fund performance indicators.
• Assist in client service matters, maintain and build client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure timely completion of regulatory filings.
• Working consultatively with team members on ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

About GLAS

GLAS is an award-winning independent debt administration services company providing, amongst other services, loan agency, security agency and corporate trustee services in the international debt capital markets.

With its origins in acting in complex restructuring transactions, GLAS' work covers a broad range of transactions ranging from direct lending with banks and debt funds to high yield bond issuances and complex debt restructurings. GLAS' services are delivered in connection with corporate debt, acquisition finance, project and infrastructure finance and sponsor and corporate-led leveraged finance transactions.

The business currently comprises more than 450 professionals servicing over 7000 transactions across its global platform. GLAS currently has offices in London, Sydney, New York, New Jersey, Brisbane, Melbourne, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and administration of trusts and funds focused on investments in private equity, venture capital, digital assets and other alternative assets.
• Handling and supporting the trust and fund administration service line including production of investor reports, financial statements, NAV calculations, monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Preparation of the management accounts and statutory financial statements of SPVs within the trust structures.
• Preparation and submission of tax returns to IRAS, including quarterly GST and annual corporate tax returns.
• Preparation and review of XBRL financial statements.
• Be involved in new client onboarding including coordination of opening of new bank accounts, drafting fund agreements, and conducting investor and fund KYC.
• Preparing capital account statements, capital call and distribution notices, waterfall and equalisation calculations and fund performance indicators.
• Assist in client service matters, maintain and build client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure timely completion of regulatory filings.
• Working consultatively with team members on ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 2 years’ experience in fund or corporate accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of SFRS and Singapore statutory requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and control mindset.
• Strong analytical and review skills with confidence in exercising professional judgment.
• Comfortable operating in a regulated, inspection-ready environment.
• Collaborative, organised and able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.