Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting (Real Estate)

VISTRA ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Wellness allowance

Mentorship program

Professional membership fees

Job summary

Vistra Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting (Real Estate) to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is based in Singapore and focuses on delivering high-quality fund accounting and client service for real estate portfolios.

You will lead client discussions, review financial statements, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure accurate NAVs, capital calls, distributions, and INREV reporting, leveraging Yardi and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent CPA/ACCA/ACA
• 5–6+ years accounting/auditing experience with 3+ years in real estate fund industry
• Knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP
• INREV reporting knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Be the primary client service contact for the assigned portfolio and respond promptly to client requests.
• Lead discussions with clients on operational matters and critical issues.
• Review financial statements, management accounts, and accounting packages.
• Draft IFRS/US GAAP disclosure wordings and INREV reporting.
• Review Capital Account Statements and NAVs and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Client relations

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Yardi Investment Management

MS Excel

MS Word

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

Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting (Real Estate).

This full-time and permanent position is based in Singapore.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the primary client service contact for the assigned portfolio. Monitor and respond promptly to client requests. Strengthen client relationships.
• Lead discussions with clients on operational matters and critical issues that need to be addressed.
• Review financial statements, management accounts, and accounting packages.
• Be proficient in drafting disclosure wordings for IFRS/US GAAP accounting conventions and INREV reporting.
• Review Capital Account Statements and Net Asset Values.
• Read and understand fund documents, such as subscription documents, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements, for existing and new funds, and explain the key terms to team members.
• Review capital call and distribution notices.
• Prepare/review waterfall and equalization workings.
• Coordinate and liaise with fund investors to meet their specific reporting requirements.
• Review investor requests and any ad hoc requests from clients.
• Work closely with other teams (i.e. Cash Management, Investor Services, Corporate Secretarial, and other Vistra offices) to ensure overall operations are running smoothly.
• Provide formal and informal training to staff on both accounting and real estate/industry-related aspects.
• Undertake management, general administration, and other special projects as assigned by Management.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA), Finance, or equivalent.
• At least 5-6 years of accounting/auditing experience, with at least 3 years in the real estate fund industry, part of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.
• Knowledge of INREV reporting preferred.
• Solid understanding of operational functions, including Fund Structures, Fund Accounting, Equalisations, Calls/Distributions, and Waterfall Models.
• Effective client relations, teamwork, and management skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Analytical, independent, and resourceful.
• Familiarity with Yardi Investment Management and experience in process improvement will be advantageous.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.

Company Benefits:

At our Singapore office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and celebration leave. Additionally, we provide comprehensive medical insurance and dental coverage, a wellness allowance, and a competitive annual leave entitlement to support your well-being and give you time to recharge or explore your passions outside of work. As advocates of continuous learning and professional development, we provide an internal mentorship program and reimburse professional membership fees for certifications like CA or ACCA, ensuring you stay ahead in your field.