Fund Finance Assistant Finance Manager

TIAA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment leader in Singapore seeks a qualified accountant to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include managing audits, providing technical support to external providers, handling tax compliance, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, excellent Excel skills, and experience with the Yardi system. Join a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional client outcomes and fostering personal growth.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Development pathways for associates

Impact-driven culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant required.
• Strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP and exceptional Excel skills.
• Previous experience with Yardi system is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to third party providers.
• Manage year-end audits and prepare finance reports.
• Liaise with external service providers and ensure compliance.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Strong IFRS / GAAP knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Previous experience using Yardi system

Experience in a corporate real estate debt or fund management environment

Job description

Provide technical guidance and support to third party providers

Preparation / review of transactions at entity holding level

Ensure finance information are maintained under relevant GAAP & correctly uploaded into general ledger system

Preparation / review of NAV statements and supporting calculations

Prepare and review of finance reports to investors

Management of year-end audits

Preparation and/or review of annual budgets and business plans

Responding to queries from investors in a timely and accurate manner

Adhering to internal processes and controls, and suggesting improvements where appropriate

Operations and cash management

Monitor bank transactions and balances, and forecast cashflow/capital requirements

Arrange loan drawdowns and fund flows as necessary

Preparation / review of loan compliance covenants

Support treasury function in the procurement and re-financing of external debt

Liaise with external services providers on operational matters – company secretary, legal counsel, tax advisors, etc

Prepare materials for board meetings or Investment Committee meetings as appropriate

Prepare and manage regulatory, legal and tax aspects of distributions and capital calls

Tax

Liaise with external tax providers to ensure timely and accurate filing and payment of all taxes

Review of tax compliance matters

Initiate and manage RFPs and tax advice for new projects / significant transactions

Others

Liaise with appropriate internal teams on any banking, GL, legal, treasury, internal audit, risk issues or projects

Work closely with Fund Manager, investment team and supervisor on transactions

Ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary

Involvement in new projects, as appropriate

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to third party providers
• Preparation / review of transactions at entity holding level
• Ensure finance information are maintained under relevant GAAP & correctly uploaded into general ledger system
• Preparation / review of NAV statements and supporting calculations
• Prepare and review of finance reports to investors
• Management of year-end audits
• Preparation and/or review of annual budgets and business plans
• Responding to queries from investors in a timely and accurate manner
• Adhering to internal processes and controls, and suggesting improvements where appropriate

Operations and cash management

• Monitor bank transactions and balances, and forecast cashflow/capital requirements
• Arrange loan drawdowns and fund flows as necessary
• Preparation / review of loan compliance covenants
• Support treasury function in the procurement and re-financing of external debt
• Liaise with external services providers on operational matters – company secretary, legal counsel, tax advisors, etc
• Prepare materials for board meetings or Investment Committee meetings as appropriate
• Prepare and manage regulatory, legal and tax aspects of distributions and capital calls

Tax

• Liaise with external tax providers to ensure timely and accurate filing and payment of all taxes
• Review of tax compliance matters
• Initiate and manage RFPs and tax advice for new projects / significant transactions

Others

• Liaise with appropriate internal teams on any banking, GL, legal, treasury, internal audit, risk issues or projects
• Work closely with Fund Manager, investment team and supervisor on transactions
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as necessary
• Involvement in new projects, as appropriate

Technical Skills & Qualifications Required

• Qualified accountant
• Strong IFRS / GAAP knowledge
• Strong Excel skills
• Previous experience using Yardi system
• Experience in a corporate real estate debt or fund management environment is preferred

Competencies Required

• Confidence and ability to manage, work with and influence multi-location teams to ensure high quality outputs
• Results, deadline, and quality driven
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, proactively collaborates across hierarchies and networks
• Adaptability
• Think innovatively, uses this skill to improve processes, problem solve and value add
• Act in line with Nuveen Real Estate’s Company Values

Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

Travel may be required, mainly between Singapore and Australia.