Intern - Investment & Fund Operations (from Dec 26/Jan 27)

LIGHTHOUSE CANTON PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 8,900 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Canton in Singapore offers an internship in accounting focusing on fund accounting and financial analysis. You will gain hands-on experience with NAV closing, data entry, and reconciliations while supporting regulatory filings and audits.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Minimum 3 months full-time commitment starts August 2026, based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with financial instruments or fund structures a plus.
• Able to commit for minimum 3 months on a full-time basis from August 2026 onwards.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end NAV closing processes for funds and provide variance analysis insights.
• Assist with data entry, reconciliation of Fund financial transactions, and maintain financial records; help with audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to investment data preparation, accounting software data migration, and historical data cleanup for projects.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to fund accounting operations, such as filing and organizing documents, bank statements, and investment positions reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting principles

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Lighthouse Canton

Founded in 2014, Lighthouse Canton is a Singapore-headquartered global investment management firm with approximately US$ 6+ billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Lighthouse Canton is one of the leading and award-winning investment firms in the region, focusing on managing funds with uncorrelated investment strategies, providing investors with the opportunity to achieve consistent returns across market cycles. Lighthouse Canton has offices in Singapore, Dubai, India, and the UK.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Support month-end and quarter-end NAV closing processes for funds. Understand the investment portfolios, assist with providing variance analysis and insights to support decision-making

Data Entry and Reconciliation

• Assist with data entry, reconciliation of Fund financial transactions, and maintaining financial records.Help prepare documentation for audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions and business usage

Project Support

• Contribute to various investment & fund accounting -related projects, such as investment data preparation, accounting software data migration and clear historical financial data

Administrative Tasks

• Perform general administrative tasks related to fund accounting operations, such as filing and organizing documents, bank statements and investment positions’ reconciliation

Qualifications & Skills Required

• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Solid analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation)
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to manage multiple tasks under deadlines
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Familiarity with financial instruments or fund structures a plus
• Able to commit for minimum 3 months on a full-time basis from August 2026 onwards

What You Will Gain

This internship provides practical experience in specialized areas of accounting that serve the investment management industry. You will develop technical skills in fund accounting, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance while working alongside experienced professionals. The role offers insight into how investment funds operate and how accounting supports investment decision-making and investor relations.

Internship Duration

• Minimum 3 months. However, 6 months is highly preferred.