Fund Manager

AOYAMA SOGO COMPANY SECRETARIAL SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Singapore is seeking an Accounting Specialist to provide advisory services and client relationship management for Japanese-speaking clients. The role involves bookkeeping, audit liaison, and ensuring compliance with various regulations, requiring strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in both English and Japanese. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and professional qualifications in accountancy.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Quarterly townhall and team bonding sessions

Bi-monthly workshops and seminars

Hybrid working environment

Variable bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in accounting.
• Proficient in English and Japanese (JLPT N1).
• Strong knowledge of fund structures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory services on financial reporting and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for Japanese-speaking clients.
• Liaison with ASA Group companies and internal training.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Fluency in Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

Professional qualifications (CA/CPA)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Advisory services– Providing guidance on financial reporting, compliance, and accounting-related matters.

• Accounting, tax, and administration for Japanese SPCs (TMK, GK/TK)
• Accounting, tax, and administration for overseas SPCs (Singapore, Cayman, etc.)

- Bookkeeping

- Statutory financial statements

- Audit liaison

- JGAAP–IFRS conversion

- Investor reporting

- Tax return assistance

- Coordination with asset managers, fund managers, investors, group companies

• Accounting, tax, and administration for clients’ Singapore companies/branches (mainly investors and AMs)

Client relationship management

• Client relations, business development, and advisory

- Respond to inquiries and make client visits

- Prepare tax opinions

- Draft fee quotes and engagement letters

- Coordinate incorporations and related tasks with other teams

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Japanese-speaking clients, providing excellent customer service and responding to their inquiries promptly
• Collaborate with different internal teams (eg: Corporate Secretarial, treasury etc) to obtain information for Japanese clients/ HQ
• Provide translation and interpretation from Japanese to English, and vice versa for the team
• Build and maintain relationships with current/ potential Japanese clients
• Identify opportunities for business growth, including upselling and cross-selling financial services to clients

Other Responsibilities

• Liaison with ASA Group companies
• Internal training and coaching of staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or equivalent
• Candidates must possess professional qualifications such as CA/CPA etc
• Candidate must be proficient in English & Japanese (JLPT N1, written and spoken) to liaise with and to provide consultation to Japanese speaking clients stationed in Japan and Japan HQ
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
• Candidate must be willing to travel for business trips as required that may occur periodically
• Experience in the Professional Services industry and/or client-facing roles would be an added advantage
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and serious work attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on client relationship building.
• A good team player.

Company Benefits:

• Quarterly townhall session & team bonding sessions with food and drinks provided
• Bi-monthly workshops & seminars for our employees to stay up to date with the relevant industrial knowledges & latest regulations
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and insurance benefits
• Hybrid working environment (work from home arrangement and staggered working hours)
• Variable bonus