Senior Fund Accountant - Singapore

Alter Domus; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is looking for a dedicated individual to manage fund operations. Responsibilities include daily fund management, financial statement preparation, and investor servicing. Ideal candidates are newly qualified accountants with strong academic backgrounds and the ability to work independently. This position offers supportive development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Support for professional accreditations

Flexible arrangements and generous holidays

Continuous mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge or experience in financial services, especially with alternative investment funds is desirable.
• Possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds.
• Preparing the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation.
• Supporting Senior Officers and Managers in ensuring quality work.

Skills

Strong academic background

Fluent in written and spoken English

Ability to work under pressure

High level of IT literacy

Education

Newly qualified/partially qualified Accountant (e.g. CPA/ACCA/CPAA/AICPA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

MS Office skills (Excel and Word)

Knowledge of eFront and Yardi systems

Job description

About US

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at our website.

Job description:

• Taking care of the day-to-day operations of the funds and following up with third parties, including investors and fund managers;
• Preparing the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports;
• Handling the fund accounts and preparation of periodic reports and regulatory reports for the fund entities;
• Coordinate and arranging investor servicing activities, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions as well as issuance of shareholder statements;
• Supporting Senior Officers and Managers in ensuring quality work is delivered to the client;
• Supporting Senior Officers and Managers with the initial setup of any new funds taken on, and liaising with independent tax specialists, lawyers, and notaries as part of the set up process;
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and tasks as required from time-to-time by your Senior Officers, Managers or clients.

Your profile:

• Strong academic background;
• Newly qualified/partially qualified Accountant (e.g. CPA/ACCA/CPAA/AICPA/CIMA/ACA);
• Prior knowledge or experience of working in financial services, especially with alternative investment funds (including Private Equity and Real Estate funds) is desirable;
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in any other Asian languages, such as Chinese, Japanese or Korean will be considered as an asset;
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines;
• You are mature, and detail-oriented;
• High level of IT literacy with strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel and Word;
• Knowledge of eFront and Yardi systems would be a distinct advantage.
• Fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

What we offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.