Fund Finance, Assistant Finance Manager, Based in Singapore

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

Job summary

A leading global financial institution located in Singapore is seeking a qualified accountant with expertise in financial reporting and GAAP knowledge. The candidate will manage cash transactions, liaise with external parties on compliance issues, and prepare detailed financial reports. Strong Excel skills and experience in the Yardi system are preferred. This role also involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and may require travel between Singapore and Australia.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant is required to manage financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and GAAP is essential.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with Yardi system is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on financial reporting and maintain GAAP records.
• Monitor and manage cash flow and loan compliance.
• Liaise with external tax providers for timely filings.

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

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Financial reporting

• 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

Travel may be required, mainly between Singapore and Australia.

Related Skills

Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

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.

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