Assistant Manager (Fund Accounting Team)

ASA PROFESSIONALS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee accounting operations and client relationships. With a focus on compliance and team development, this role offers an engaging environment and opportunities for professional growth. Candidates should have significant experience in fund administration and a strong grasp of financial standards.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Comprehensive medical and hospitalization insurance

Professional development support with subsidies

Quarterly townhall and team bonding

Bi-monthly workshops and seminars

AWS and variable bonus

Qualifications

• Min 5 years in financial industry or accounting/audit firm.
• Management experience with junior staff is required.
• Strong understanding of FRS and GST.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of accounting entries and reports.
• Manage client relationships and address queries.
• Supervise junior team members and ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Business, Finance & Accountancy

Professional certifications (e.g CA, CPA, ACCA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job description

Accounting Services

1. Preparation of accounting entries for complex Funds and SPVs.
2. Preparation and review of monthly standalone SPVs reports and NAV calculation.
3. Review accounting data from junior/senior AEs.
4. Conduct consolidation of IFRS/INREV based financial statement.
5. Prepare and review monthly and/or quarterly financial consolidation/equity pick up.
6. Prepare and review quarterly and annual investor reports.
7. Liaison with auditors, tax advisor, legal advisors, and company secretary if necessary.
8. Supervise and validate the preparation of financial statements in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, FRS, JGAAP) and regulatory requirements (e.g. ACRA, IRAS).
9. Ensure compliance with MAS, ACRA, IRAS and other relevant regulatory requirements, especially for fund managers or property-holding entities.
10. Prepare computations, rebalancing, carried interest, funds flow schedule and associated investor notices for Capital Calls and Distributions.
11. Support the implementation of new fund accounting software and drive process improvements through automation to implement best practices in fund accounting workflows.

Client Relationship

1. Responsible for client/investors queries and other ad hoc requests from client.
2. Manage client’s relationship and communication with client’s key personnel.
3. Lead regular client meetings to review fund performance, financial deliverables, and address ongoing operational matters.
4. Other client relation assignments.

Managerial Duties

1. Monitor individual and team workload, balance assignments based on complexity and staff capability and regular catchups to maintain high standards of teamwork and collaboration.
2. Create and implement SOPs within team (project specifics and internal processes).
3. Provide continuous coaching, technical guidance, and on-the-job training to junior team members to build capacity and support professional growth.
4. Collaborate with the Manager on resource planning, especially around peak periods (year-end, quarterly closings), to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality and proactively addressing delays (if any).
5. Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned and assists in any other business initiatives as directed by the Management.

Requirements

1. At least 5 years of relevant experience in the financial industry, accounting firm or audit firm (experience in a fund administration role would be advantageous).
2. Degree, preferably in Business, Finance & Accountancy. Professional certifications (e.g CA, CPA, ACCA) would be an advantage.
3. Strong understanding of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and Goods and services taxes (GST).
4. Good knowledge and experience in liaising with external auditors.
5. Exposure to management or supervisory of juniors is a MUST.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office, in particular, MS Excel and Word
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
8. Meticulous and diligent individual with positive attitude
9. Self-motivated and team player

Company Benefits:

• Quarterly townhall session & team bonding.
• Bi-monthly workshops & seminars for our employees to stay up to date with the relevant industrial knowledges & latest regulations.
• Comprehensive group medical and hospitalization insurance benefits.
• We encourage our employee’s professional development by offering Study Leave & professional qualification course subsidy.
• Hybrid working environment (work from home arrangement and staggered working hours)
• AWS and variable bonus