Fund Accounting - Manager

TRISTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced finance professional to lead the accounting and control team for daily fund operations in Singapore.

The role covers preparing legal entity accounts, management MIS, and audit liaison, with strong emphasis on accuracy and governance. Applicants should have 3–5 years in fund accounting, solid knowledge of investment products, and proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Experience with investment products, markets and regulations; familiarity with equities, fixed income, alternatives.
• 3–5 years in fund accounting or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting & control team in all tasks related to financial accounting and management of daily fund operations.
• Prepare timely and accurate legal entities financial accounts, and other management accounting related MIS
• Record financial statements for investment companies in accounting system
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules, compliance reports, financial statements, and other reports. Face off auditors as necessary.
• Perform periodic cash and security reconciliations of internal records against counterparties and Bank / Custodian records
• Perform periodic reconciliations of financials and investments records
• Maintain robust operations, controls and compliance frameworks and policies
• Oversee quarterly GST/ tax submissions
• Assist in Analytics and reporting, as necessary
• Oversight of data repository
• Participate in UAT system testing for system updates (ad-hoc)
• Other ad-hoc projects

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Bloomberg familiarity

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the accounting & control team in all tasks related to financial accounting and management of daily fund operations
• Prepare timely and accurate legal entities financial accounts, and other management accounting related MIS
• Record financial statements for investment companies in accounting system
• Assist in the preparation of audit schedules, compliance reports, financial statements, and other reports. Face off auditors as necessary.
• Perform periodic cash and security reconciliations of internal records against counterparties and Bank / Custodian records
• Perform periodic reconciliations of financials and investments records
• Maintain robust operations, controls and compliance frameworks and policies
• Oversee quarterly GST/ tax submissions
• Assist in Analytics and reporting, as necessary
• Oversight of data repository
• Participate in UAT system testing for system updates (ad-hoc)
• Other ad-hoc projects

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree holder in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Working knowledge of investment products, financial markets, investment operations, and industry regulations. Familiarity with various asset classes, such as equities, fixed income, Alternatives.
• Prior experience in fund accounting & investment reporting or related roles is required, with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are necessary for analyzing investment performance metrics, identifying trends, and conducting risk assessments. The ability to interpret complex data and generate meaningful insights is highly valuable.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced investment operations environment.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify operational inefficiencies, develop solutions, and implement process improvements is crucial for optimizing investment operations and enhancing efficiency.
• Leadership and Communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders, and presenting investment operations information to senior management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with Bloomberg / Other portfolio management software.
• Detailed-oriented and high level of work quality.
• Good written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, hands-on, takes initiative and be able to work independently.