Analyst/Associate, Fund Accountant

Polymer Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in Singapore is looking for a Fund Accountant to handle day-to-day fund matters. Responsibilities include reconciling cash positions, preparing performance reports, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate should have experience in investment accounting, knowledge of fund structures like Cayman and UCIT funds, and a strong proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a high-growth environment with various benefits including annual leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Medical group insurance

Monthly gym subsidy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an investment/fund accounting role at an asset management firm.
• Familiarity with equity, fixed income or commodities asset classes.
• Ability to handle KYC/AML processes.

Responsibilities

• Support daily fund accounting matters including cash reconciliation.
• Calculate fund performance and prepare related reports.
• Assist in fund audits and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Investment/fund accounting experience

Knowledge of fund structures

Attention to detail

Strong proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investment platform based in and focused on Asia. Polymer combines established institutional support and deep knowledge of local financial markets with a dedication to discovering and developing the region's best investment talent. Polymer was established in conjunction with PAG, one of the world's largest Asia-focused alternative asset managers, in 2019.

Job Responsibilities / Job Brief

• The fund accountant will support all day-to-day matters relating to multiple funds including:
  • Reconcile cash positions
  • Research and resolve positions related discrepancies with operations team
  • Calculate fund performance and produce performance related reporting to investors and management
  • Work with legal and compliance team, fund administrator to clear KYC/AML for subscription and redemption
  • Handle Fund expenses allocation and payment
  • Assist with information for marketing presentations and DDQs
  • Prepare investor level reporting related to fund performance
  • Respond to specific client accounting and tax requests
  • Assist in fund related audit and regulatory reporting
• Work on new fund initiatives within the group and Firm-wide to improve efficiency
• Work on cross-department projects with other colleagues within the Firm

Requirements

• Demonstrable work experience in a similar investment/fund accounting role at an asset management firm, ideally with asset class such as equities, fixed income or commodities
• Knowledge of fund structure such as Cayman fund, UCIT funds with daily liquidity structure
• Attention to details
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance/qualified accountant a plus

Why join us?

• Prime Location: You'll work full time from our centrally located office space in the heart of Singapore.
• High-Growth: We have a team of highly ambitious professionals with a strong desire to learn and develop their skills.
• Equal opportunity employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Global exposure: With six offices and three affiliate offices around the region, Polymer teams work together to solve meaningful problems at scale.

Some of Our Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• Medical group insurance
• Monthly gym subsidy