Supervisor Private Equity

Citco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education support

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Citco is hiring a Supervisor – Private Equity in Singapore to oversee the administration of a PE fund portfolio. You will supervise a small team, maintain books, NAVs, and ensure timely monthly/quarterly reporting for investors and regulators.

You will coordinate carried interest, capital calls, distributions, and allocations, while collaborating with Investor Relations and auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance or studying for a professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA).
• With 5+ years’ experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Experienced in reviewing and preparing general ledger and financial statements.
• Established knowledge in relation to accounting and consolidations under IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Administer Administration Agreements for a portfolio of Private Equity funds and supervise a small team of accountants.
• Maintain books and records and calculate fund Net Asset Values.
• Coordinate and review monthly/quarterly reporting and performance metrics.
• Coordinate and review calculations of carried interest, performance and incentive fees.
• Coordinate and review capital calls, distributions and investor allocations.
• Coordinate partner capital account statements and processing of payments.
• Supervise junior staff and act as day‑to‑day client contact.
• Support Investor Relations and respond to investor queries and notices.
• Liaise with investors, managers, banks and auditors; assist auditors.

Skills

Accounting

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Supervisory skills

Excel

Investran knowledge

Private equity accounting

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting/finance

CA/CPA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Investran

E-Front

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervisor – Private Equity

Changi, Singapore

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Private Equity team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Your Role:

• Your role will encompass the administration of and any services pursuant to Administration Agreements in respect of a portfolio of Private Equity funds working closely with the Vice President and supervising a small team of accountants.

• Responsible for maintaining books and records and calculation of fund Net Asset Values;

• Coordinating and reviewing financial statements and associated reports, including performance metrics for monthly/quarterly reporting;

• Coordinate and review calculations of carried interest/performance/incentive fees;

• Coordinate and review calculations and investor allocations for capital calls, distributions and equalizations;

• Coordinate and review partner capital account statements;

• Coordinate processing of payments and other transactions;

• Supervise junior staff, reviewing and signing off on work performed;

• Acting as a primary day-to-day contact with clients and other fund participants;

• Work closely with the Investor Relations team to respond to investor queries and to disseminate capital activity and other investor notices;

• Maintaining relationships with investors, investment advisors/managers, banks and auditors and other fund participants;

• Assisting auditors and other fund participants and advisers;

• Participating in presentations to existing and prospective clients;

• Monitor compliance of various agreements with clients, including the Service Level Agreement;

• Participating in projects that may be defined from time to time in connection with the continuing expansion and evolution of the business;

• Any other functions required as part of the business of the Company, and reporting to the Vice President.

About You:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance related area and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification (i.e. CA, CPA or ACCA or equivalent)

• With 5+ years’ experience in accounting for the financial services sector, particularly Private Equity, Asset Management or Fund Administration.

• Knowledge of IFRS and / or USGAAP

• Experienced in reviewing and preparing general ledger and financial statements.

• Established knowledge in relation to accounting and consolidations under IFRS.

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (both verbal and written).

• Motivated, bright and diligent individual who is driven to meet deadlines.

• A team player who is able to manage individual responsibilities.

• Supervisory skills with experience in managing and/or leading staff for 3+ years.

• Strong business acumen.

• Good client/ business relationship management

• Sound judgment, problem solving and analytical skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.).

• User experience with enterprise accounting system(s).

• Working knowledge of Investran highly desirable (or other Private Equity system e.g. E-Front)

• Experience in Limited Partnership accounting

• Private equity fund administration experience

Our Benefits

Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.