Junior Fund Accountant

Ogier; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fund administration is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Investor Services team. This role involves assisting in the management of a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing on Private Equity Funds. The successful candidate will engage in various responsibilities, including preparing Net Asset Value calculations, coordinating investor servicing, and maintaining data integrity. With a commitment to excellence and a strong attention to detail, you will play a crucial role in ensuring high standards of client service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in fund accounting/administration.
• Strong academic background, preferably in accountancy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fund’s periodic Net Asset Value calculations.
• Coordinating investor servicing including onboarding and distributions.

Skills

Fund Accounting

Private Equity

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Accountancy Qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

MS Office

Investran

Job description

Department: Fund Administration - Ogier Global

Location: Singapore

Description

Assisting the Assistant Manager/Manager in the Investor Services team in all aspects of fund administration and accounting services. The successful candidate will support the Manager in managing a varied portfolio of clients and related entities, focusing on Private Equity Funds, ensuring client requests are responded to within a suitable timeframe.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing fund’s periodic Net Asset Value calculations and other performance metrics for Manager's review.
2. Coordinating and arranging investor servicing, including onboarding, capital calls, distributions, carried interest calculations, and issuing shareholder statements.
3. Processing bank payments, reconciling payment logs, and obtaining approvals.
4. Coordinating year-end audits and liaising with auditors; involved in drafting financial statements under IFRS or US GAAP.
5. Producing and circulating invoices, collecting fees, and following up on debts.
6. Maintaining data integrity with attention to detail, maximizing system utilization to enhance efficiency and client service.
7. Supporting additional responsibilities and administrative tasks as required by your manager or clients.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• 2-3 years’ experience in fund accounting/administration focusing on Private Equity.
• Strong academic background, preferably a Bachelor's degree or equivalent; accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Investran is advantageous.
• Good understanding of statutory laws, legal, regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to achieving excellence.
• Dedication to high standards of client service by understanding needs and delivering solutions.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Law Practice

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