Associate, Controller, Investment Operations (contract)

GIC Private Limited; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in Singapore seeks an Associate in Investment Operations for a 2-year contract. The successful candidate will manage transactions, support month-end activities, and coordinate accounting reconciliations. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience are required. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility and collaboration are encouraged in the workplace.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant accounting work experience in the finance, accounting, or private equity industry.

Responsibilities

• Process daily transactions and funding requirements, updating relevant data and transactions.
• Complete month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Prepare accounting reconciliations and review investment holding company accounts.
• Coordinate corporate secretarial tasks relating to investment holding companies.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Proactive execution

Risk attitude

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with accounting software

Education

Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or relevant disciplines

Tools

Accounting software systems

Job description

Associate, Controller, Investment Operations (contract)

Location: Singapore, SG

Job Function: Investment Services Private Markets

Job Type: Contract

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Investment Services Private Market Department (ISPVM)

The Investment Services Private Markets Department is responsible for investment services for the private market across the GIC group. It is responsible for providing deal structuring and closing, portfolio monitoring, valuation, portfolio finance, investment operations, tax, data management services, in the execution of private market investments in Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Credits and Infrastructure.

Alternative Investment Operations

You play a vital role in delivering investment operation across multiple asset classes, including controllership and special purpose vehicle management for GIC’s investments.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of a team that is an integrated investment service team that partners the business in providing services to support private markets investment.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Alternative Investment Operation as an Associate (2-year contract). The role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to support finance operations throughout the investment’s life cycle.

What will you do as an Associate?

• Processing daily transactions and funding requirements, updating relevant data and transactions in the accounting and management system
• Complete month-end/year-end closing activities, including the update of market values using external financial information for the fund and direct investments
• Preparing accounting reconciliations, review of investment holding company accounts and liaison with external auditors
• Corporate secretarial coordination relating to investment holding companies

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role?

• Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or relevant disciplines
• At least 2 years relevant accounting work experience in the finance, accounting or private equity industry
• Self-starter who is detail oriented, very organized and pro-active in executing responsibilities
• Demonstrate a strong risk attitude
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have practical working experience with accounting software systems

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.