Associate Director, Fund Administration (Private Equity)

MUFG Investor Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in Singapore is seeking an Associate Director for fund administration services to private equity and credit teams. The successful candidate will have extensive accounting knowledge and at least 5 years of experience in fund administration. You will be the primary contact for clients and responsible for Net Asset Value calculations and financial audits. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with IFRS and US GAAP are essential. This role combines expertise with a commitment to client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Benefits

Vibrant company culture

Opportunities for innovation

Connected team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting/audit/fund administration experience.
• Experience managing staff in private credit or private equity roles.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP, and Singapore GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact to client on daily operations and requests.
• Review of Net Asset Value calculation and associated reporting.
• Coordinate investor capital activities and annual financial audits.

Skills

Accounting principles application

Client relationship management

Operational efficiency improvement

Financial reporting

Strong computer skills

Understanding of fund industry

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting

Qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Investran

Job description

• Full-time
• Rank: Associate Director
• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Company Description

About MUFG Investor Services:

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives.

With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.

This growth oriented position will have the primary responsibility of providing the full range of fund administration services to private equity and private credit team. 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:

• Primary contact to client on daily operational, issue discussion and any other request
• Review of Net Asset Value calculation and associated reporting.
• Coordinate investor capital activities, annual financial audit and other statutory reporting.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Responsible of work allocation and team utilisation. Assist on coordination of resources and make sure that appropriate cross training and coverage is in place to meet client and organizational expectations for deliverables.
• Participate in company and client initiatives outside of normal deliverables and responsibilities
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in Finance/ Accounting, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred
• Have a minimum of 5 years progressive accounting/ audit/ fund administration experience in private cedit or private equity with experience managing staff.
• In-depth understanding of fund industry. Good knowledge on private credit or loan product would be an advantage.
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products and willing to embrace new technologies for efficient solution. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and Singapore GAAP.
• Experience with accounting software: Investran 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 working with one of the fastest-growing businesses 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.

So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity.

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