Director, Client Operations, Fund Administration - Private Equity

MUFG FUND SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking a Fund Administration Manager responsible for overseeing fund accounting teams and ensuring top-tier service delivery to Private Equity and Real Estate clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience in fund administration, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant accounting standards. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive fund administration experience.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting team providing full range of services.
• Review and coordinate Net Asset Value calculation and reporting.
• Lead new funds onboarding process prior to fund launch.

Skills

Fund administration

Client servicing

Microsoft Excel

IFRS knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Yardi

Geneva

Job description

This position will have the primary responsibility of managing fund accounting team(s) providing the full range of fund administration services to Private Equity, Real Estate and Hybrid Clients.

A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

• Review and coordinate Net Asset Value calculation and reportings
• Review and 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
• 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
• Lead new funds on-boarding process and ensure that everything is in order prior to the fund launch.
• 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
• Participate in client pitch or any other sales effort as a subject matter expert.
• 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 12 years progressive fund administration experience in servicing a Private Equity and/or 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 GAAP. Knowledge in Luxembourg GAAP, Japanese GAAP, Singapore
• GAAP would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Yardi & Geneva accounting software would be an advantage