Fund Accounting Associate

Selby Jennings; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global private equity firm in Singapore is seeking a Fund Accounting Associate to oversee financial operations, regulatory compliance, and improve operational workflows. The ideal candidate will handle NAV calculations, investor communications, and support audit processes, contributing to fund structuring and optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with investor communications and performance reporting.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations for investment vehicles.
• Manage investor onboarding and compliance checks.
• Serve as liaison with auditors and tax consultants.

Skills

Financial oversight

Valuation and reconciliation

Compliance management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Job description

We have a current opportunity for a Fund Accounting Associate on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Singapore.

My client is a Global PE firm and they are looking for a Fund Accountant to join their team. Kindly find the details below.

Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily financial operations for investment vehicles, including funds, SPVs, and management entities.
• Validate and reconcile quarterly and annual NAVs, investor allocations, and capital statements prepared by third-party administrators.
• Compile periodic investor communications and performance summaries.
• Generate internal reports, cash flow forecasts, and key performance indicators for senior management and investment teams.

Capital Oversight

• Monitor and assess capital movements, including investor commitments, drawdowns, and distributions.
• Draft and coordinate investor communications, ensuring alignment with fund agreements and legal frameworks.
• Assist in modeling and structuring fund flows for acquisitions, exits, and other complex transactions.

Compliance & Investor Onboarding

• Manage investor onboarding in collaboration with legal counsel and fund administrators.
• Conduct and review KYC/AML checks for new and existing investors, escalating concerns as necessary.
• Maintain compliance records and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards.
• Partner with administrators to uphold ongoing KYC and FATCA/CRS obligations.
• Track compliance with fund terms, regulations, and internal governance policies.

Audit & Tax Coordination

• Serve as the liaison with auditors and tax consultants during annual reviews and filings.
• Prepare detailed schedules and documentation to support audit and tax processes.
• Facilitate the timely distribution of investor tax documents, such as Schedule K-1s and FATCA/CRS forms.
• Maintain calendars for regulatory filing deadlines across jurisdictions.

Process Optimization & Strategic Initiatives

• Contribute to the enhancement of reporting, compliance, and tax workflows.
• Support the rollout of new tools and dashboards for finance and regulatory functions.
• Participate in the launch and structuring of new funds, offering insights from a tax and operational perspective.

PoC: Nicole Lim
EA Number: R24124984 / EA License No: 16S8194