Senior Manager, Private Equity Fund Accounting & Operations

VISTRA; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Wellness allowance

Annual leave entitlement

Mentorship program

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

Vistra in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Fund Accounting (Private Equity) team and serve as the primary contact for client servicing and fund operations. You will ensure accurate financial reporting under IFRS/US GAAP and drive process improvements across the function.

You will develop client retention strategies, manage a team, and coordinate with onboarding, cash management, investor services, and secretarial teams to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA) or Finance or equivalent.
• More than 8 years of accounting/auditing experience, with at least 4 years in Private Equity/Real Estate Fund industry.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
• Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.
• Familiarity with Fund Structures, Fund Accounting, Equalisations, Calls/Distributions, and Waterfall models.

Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for day-to-day operational matters and critical issues.
• Develop and manage client retention and growth strategies to ensure high client satisfaction.
• Handle sensitive or escalated queries/concerns from clients and investors.
• Review financial statements, management accounts, and accounting packages.
• Draft wording for disclosure notes under IFRS/US GAAP accounting conventions.
• Review Capital Account Statements and Net Asset Values.
• Interpret fund documents and explain terms to team members.
• Review capital calls and distribution notices; prepare waterfall and equalization calculations.
• Coordinate with Fund investors to meet reporting requirements.
• Work with onboarding, cash management, investor services, and secretarial teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee onboarding of new clients, including liaising with lawyers and data migration.
• Lead and motivate the Fund Operations team; set objectives and monitor performance.
• Support training and development through coaching and performance reviews.
• Review scope of service and align revenue with company targets.
• Monitor invoice production and debt collection; assist annual budget processes.

Skills

Client relations

Team management

Process improvement

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA) or Finance or equivalent

Tools

Investran

Job description

Vistra in Singapore seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Fund Accounting (Private Equity) team and serve as the primary contact for client servicing and fund operations. You will ensure accurate financial reporting under IFRS/US GAAP and drive process improvements across the function.

You will develop client retention strategies, manage a team, and coordinate with onboarding, cash management, investor services, and secretarial teams to deliver high-quality service.