Senior Fund Accountant

CREDENCE CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager responsible for high-quality fund accounting and reporting. The ideal candidate will oversee fund administration activities and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting. Key requirements include a degree in Accounting or Finance, 3–5 years of experience in fund accounting, and strong analytical skills. This position offers opportunities for process improvement and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in fund accounting or related finance roles.
• Knowledge of IFRS and fund structures.
• Strong analytical and review skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, accurate, and timely fund accounting and back-office support services.
• Oversee and manage fund administration activities, including onboarding and account setup.
• Ensure regulatory filings and statutory reporting are completed accurately.
• Lead and coordinate fund audits as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

Skills

IFRS

Microsoft Excel

Valuation

ACCA

Private Equity

Fund Administration

Service Level

Accounting

Compliance

Financial Statements

Fund Accounting

Audits

Capital

KYC

Audit

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Fund accounting systems

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

1. Fund Accounting & Reporting

• Provide high-quality, accurate, and timely fund accounting and back-office support services.
• Oversee and manage fund administration activities, including fund onboarding and account setup.
• Review and perform trade and cash reconciliations, valuations, and fee calculations across various fund structures.
• Prepare and/or review periodic Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, management reports, and financial statements.
• Ensure online payments are processed in accordance with client instructions and internal control procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact for fund, clients, ensuring service level expectations and deadlines are met.

2. Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure regulatory filings and statutory reporting are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on fund accounting and reporting requirements.
• Support internal compliance reviews and ensure adherence to applicable regulations and policies.

3. Investor Services

• Review KYC documentation for investor subscriptions and redemptions, ensuring compliance with AML/CFT requirements.
• Oversee investor allocations, capital account calculations, and investor reporting.
• Handle complex investor enquiries and provide guidance to junior team members on investor-related matters.

4. Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and coordinate fund audits, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Review audit deliverables, address audit findings, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review draft audited financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with relevant fund accounting standards.

5. Team Support & Process Improvement

• Review work prepared by junior fund accountants and provided guidance and on-the-job training.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Support management on ad-hoc projects and system enhancements.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in fund accounting or related finance roles
• Knowledge of IFRS and fund structures
• Experience with fund accounting systems is an advantage
• Strong analytical and review skills

Tell employers what skills you have

• IFRS
• Microsoft Excel
• Valuation
• ACCA
• Private Equity
• Fund Administration
• Service Level
• Accounting
• Compliance
• Financial Statements
• Fund Accounting
• Audits
• Capital
• KYC
• Audit
• Financial Reporting