Asset & Wealth Managed Services (AWMS) - Senior Fund Accountant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to manage client relationships and drive fund accounting services. The role requires expertise in alternative investment fund administration and a strong grasp of Singapore fund structures. The ideal candidate will oversee junior staff, ensure compliance, and maintain high deliverable standards. Competitive salary and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in alternative investment fund administration.
• Strong understanding of Singapore fund structures.
• Experience in compliance and regulatory filings in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of fund manager clients and ensure client satisfaction.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with regulations.
• Coach and supervise junior staff for timely deliveries.

Skills

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Accountancy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Economics

Professional designation (C.A., C.P.A., C.M.A.)

Tools

MS Excel

Allvue system

Job description

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We are a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 professionals in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals, and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum.

Role Overview

You will manage a portfolio of fund manager, family office, and asset owner clients, driving engagements to meet objectives and budgets. As the main point of contact, you will ensure client satisfaction, coach junior staff, and uphold the highest standards in work quality, risk management, and issue resolution. You will work closely with other PwC functions to deliver client solutions and identify business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Accounting

• Provide and/or review accounting and fund administration services for complex and non-complex alternative investment funds (private equity, venture capital, real estate, fund-of-funds) and family offices.
• Prepare and review NAV reporting packs (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual) including trial balances, balance sheets, statements of operations, bank reconciliations, and investment holdings reports.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with FRS/IFRS/RAP 7/US GAAP.
• Oversee audits and liaise with auditors for timely completion.
• Resolve client accounting issues and maintain high‑quality deliverables.
• Develop operational and system procedural manuals to manage operational risks.

Transfer Agency Services

• Maintain shareholder/investor registers.
• Prepare and review capital call, distribution, redemption, conversion, and share transfer calculations.
• Ensure AML compliance for capital activity documentation.
• Manage commitment agreements, drawdowns, and uncalled commitments.
• Deliver FATCA/CRS/K1 services to clients.

Investor Services

• Oversee client onboarding and verify proper fund and fund structure setup per governing之外 documents (PPM, LPA, etc.).
• Resolve onboarding issues with fund managers and stakeholders.
• Maintain adherence to fund policies and procedures to protect client interests.
• Prepare and review investor onboarding documentation for AML/KYC compliance.
• Manage day‑to‑day fund operations and liaise with investors and fund managers.
• Organize board and shareholder meetings.
• Manage overall client relationships and inquiries.

Team Management

• Coach, supervise, and review junior staff work to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Monitor and track team performance against SLAs.
• Plan resources in_blog line with business demands and participate in recruitment when required.
• Resolve complex fund accounting and administration issues for clients.
• Keep senior management informed of material issues affecting deliverables.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency.
• Assist with billing and monitoring client service fees.
• Maintain internal controls as per SSAE 16 requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Economics.
• Minimum 45 years of relevant experience in alternative investment fund administration, Big 4 audit, or domiciliation.
• Knowledge of family offices, asset and wealth management operations, and valuation of private companies/debts.
• Strong understanding of Singapore fund structures (VCC, Pte. Ltd., limited partnership, unit trusts).
• Accounting experience in fund‑of‑funds, single‑manager funds, venture capital, real estate, or private equity funds is a plus.
• Competent in Singapore FRS/IFRS/RAP 7 and US GAAP.
• Experience in compliance, KYC procedures, and Singapore regulatory filings.
• Professional designation such as C.A., C.P.A., or C.M.A. is an asset.
• Advanced MS Excel; proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint; Allvue system experience is a plus.

Attributes & Skills

• Professional, confident, highly motivated self‑starter.
• Meticulous, analytical, and detail‑oriented.
• Strong personal integrity and emotional intelligence.
• Team player with initiative and ability to build strong client relationships.