Client Accounting Senior Associate

WATIGA & CO. (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GLAS is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Client Accounting Senior Associate to join our Singapore team. You will manage accounting and administration of trusts and funds focusing on private equity, venture capital, and other alternate assets, delivering timely investor reports and financial statements.

You will handle tax returns, cash movements, and onboarding for new clients while collaborating with internal teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years' experience in fund or corporate accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of SFRS and Singapore statutory requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and control mindset.
• Collaborative, organised and able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and administration of trusts and funds focused on investments in private equity, venture capital, digital assets and other alternative assets.
• Handling and supporting the trust and fund administration service line including production of investor reports, financial statements, NAV calculations, monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Preparation and review of the management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Preparation and review of IRAS tax returns, including quarterly GST, and annual Form C/C-S.
• Preparation and review of XBRL financial statements.
• Be involved in new client onboarding including coordination of opening of new bank accounts, drafting fund agreements, and conducting investor and fund KYC.
• Preparing capital account statements, capital call and distribution notices, waterfall and equalisation calculations and fund performance indicators.
• Assist in client service matters, maintain and build client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure timely completion of regulatory filings.
• Working consultatively with team members on ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Commercially minded

Accounting knowledge

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

About GLAS

GLAS is an award-winning independent debt administration services company providing, amongst other services, loan agency, security agency and corporate trustee services in the international debt capital markets.With its origins in acting in complex restructuring transactions, GLAS' work covers a broad range of transactions ranging from direct lending with banks and debt funds to high yield bond issuances and complex debt restructurings. GLAS' services are delivered in connection with corporate debt, acquisition finance, project and infrastructure finance and sponsor and corporate-led leveraged finance transactions.

The business currently comprises more than 450 professionals servicing over 7000 transactions across its global platform. GLAS currently has offices in London, Sydney, New York, New Jersey, Brisbane, Melbourne, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Client Accounting Senior Associate to join our growing team in Singapore. This role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional with experience in fund or corporate accounting who is looking to deepen their exposure to alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, and digital assets.You will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and administration services to a portfolio of trusts and funds, while working closely with internal teams and clients in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and administration of trusts and funds focused on investments in private equity, venture capital, digital assets and other alternative assets.
• Handling and supporting the trust and fund administration service line including production of investor reports, financial statements, NAV calculations, monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Preparation and review of the management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Preparation and review of IRAS tax returns, including quarterly GST, and annual Form C/C-S.
• Preparation and review of XBRL financial statements.
• Be involved in new client onboarding including coordination of opening of new bank accounts, drafting fund agreements, and conducting investor and fund KYC.
• Preparing capital account statements, capital call and distribution notices, waterfall and equalisation calculations and fund performance indicators.
• Assist in client service matters, maintain and build client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure timely completion of regulatory filings.
• Working consultatively with team members on ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years' experience in fund or corporate accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of SFRS and Singapore statutory requirements.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and control mindset.
• Strong analytical and review skills with confidence in exercising professional judgment.
• Comfortable operating in a regulated, inspection‑ready environment.
• Collaborative, organised and able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.