Associate Director, Client Operations, Real Estate

MUFG Investor Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Singapore seeks an experienced individual to oversee fund administration services for real estate clients. This role involves team management, ensuring timely client deliverables, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and 4-7 years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and hybrid working.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-7 years progressive fund administration experience servicing real estate clients.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore GAAP preferred.
• Experience with IFRS and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team providing fund accounting/administration services.
• Coordinate investor servicing activities including reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Fund administration experience

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Strong in Microsoft Excel

Education

University degree in Banking/Finance/Mathematics/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Yardi accounting software

Job description

Company Description

About MUFG Investor Services

Experience something Brilliantly Different with a career at MUFG Investor Services.

Who are we? In a nutshell, MUFG Investor Services is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and we partner with over 480 loyal global investment firms to provide them with administration, asset services, banking and fund financing.

We’re in 14 global locations and provide an exceptional hub of Brilliantly Different talent to thrive.

Job Description

This growth-oriented position will have the primary responsibility of providing the full range of fund administration services to real estate clients. This individual will be responsible for understanding and applying current accounting principles to the accounting and financial reporting of funds and for reviewing transaction and valuation information. A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes :

• Oversee a team providing a full range of fund accounting / administration services to real estate funds clients and help to manage the day-to-day operations.
• Preparation and Review of Net Asset Value calculation and reportings.
• Coordinate investor servicing activities. Including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions, and other investor reportings.
• Maintain a working understanding of fund documentation(s) and apply the terms to the financial reporting and the income and expense allocations
• Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing solutions for issues
• Preparation and review of financial statements and footnotes for audit purpose
• Liase with banks, auditors, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to clients and timely completion of deliverables
• Involved in new funds on-boarding process
• Primary contact to client on daily operational, issue discussion and any other request
• Resolve issues / queries raised clients in a timely manner and maintain a high level of client satisfaction
• Identify and highlight opportunities for internal process improvement and increase in operational efficiency
• Ensure teams adhere to controls and processes / procedures for the purpose of NAV computation
• Ensure that all client deliverables are on time and meet set quality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in Banking / Finance / Mathematics / Accounting / Economics, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred
• Have a minimum of 4-7 years progressive fund administration experience in servicing real estate clients.
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and Singapore GAAP. Knowledge in Luxembourg GAAP and Japanese GAAP would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Yardi accounting software would be an advantage

Additional Information

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.