Fund Accountant - Associate / Graduate level

LANGHAM HALL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Singapore accounting firm is seeking candidates for financial support roles, focusing on financial statement preparation and client liaison. Successful candidates will receive structured training towards professional accountancy qualifications and work in a positive, collaborative environment. Prior experience is a plus but not essential.

Benefits

Study support towards accountancy qualifications

Mentoring

Friendly and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree holder with major in accounting or business-related disciplines.
• 1-2 years accounting experience is helpful but not essential.
• Candidate must show ambition to embark on professional accountancy course study.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of financial statements according to IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
• Liaison with clients for accounting information and issues.
• Record transactions in financial accounting system.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Client service experience

Positive attitude

Self-discipline

Education

Degree in accounting or business-related disciplines

Tools

Accounting packages for bookkeeping

Job description

To support our ongoing growth, Langham Hall provides candidates with the execllent opportunity to learn and train in a structured environment, broad work exposure, and to progress their career quickly. They will receive study support towards their preferred accountancy qualification (e.g. CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA), mentoring and have the opportunity to work in a friendly, collaborative, social, stable and supportive environment.

Training and Qualification support

• We offer full training and support via our ‘Asia – Personal Development Programmer’. This covers technical training such as private equity and real estate funds and understanding the impact of latest accounting standards and exposure draft applicable to clients. In addition, non-technical skill development is provided such as communication, effective team working and organisational skills training.
• We offer examination support including paid exam leave, exam fee support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and U.S. GAAP and quarterly investor reporting with financial performance calculations such as multiples and IRR
• Liaison with the client's working team members to request accounting information and discuss accounting issues
• Recording transactions in our financial accounting system, including bookkeeping for purchase and sales invoices, bank reconciliations, and analysis of fund transactions
• Administration work including preparing fund correspondence and notices, and ensuring that our permanent files are adequately maintained for new and existing clients.
• Maintenance of the full sets of accounts for the fund structure using our Private Equity implementation financial accounting system
• Provide ongoing compliance support for clients including AML/KYC, FATCA and Common Reporting Standard (CRS)
• Supporting the technical calculation of capital call / Distribution and preparation of correspondence in accordance with the legal documents of the fund
• Supporting the client during the year-end audit, including the preparation of audit schedules

Requirements

• Degree holder with major in accounting or business-related disciplines
• 1-2 years accounting experience is helpful but not essential
• Candidate with the ambition to embark on professional accountancy course study from a recognised body (e.g. ACCA,CPA etc.)
• Experience in using accounting packages for bookkeeping and report production is a helpful but not essential
• Client service experience is a plus
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• A positive attitude, a sense of satisfaction from doing your best, and self-discipline
• Candidates with less experience will also be considerd