Manage and coordinate delivery of the financial reporting and technical accounting requirements of a wide range of clients and the management of such client relationship, with a particular focus on the mentoring direct report(s) and providing the highest quality of customer service.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsible for the accounting and administration of a portfolio of Private Equity and Closed Ended Funds and Singapore-incorporated companies.

· Record all accounting transactions and prepare periodic work papers, management accounts and financial statements

· Bank account reconciliation

· Perform follow-up with client as necessary on accounting documentation

· Respond to client queries

· Handle client payments and receipts

· Co-ordinate annual audits

· Draft annual financial statements and their related FRS/IFRS/US GAAP disclosures

· Monitor/adhere to Singapore regulatory deadlines for quarterly GST, annual and tax filings

· Assist on client service matters, maintaining and building client relationships

· Undertake general administration and other projects as assigned

· Establish, build and maintain strong relationships and networks with both internal, cross jurisdictional and external contacts including auditors and third parties;

· Identify revenue generating activities on existing portfolio;

· Support the leadership team with client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals;

· Dealing with investor queries and the delivery of investor statements to include quarterly distributions and NAV production;

· Assist with training, supervision and management of direct reports as well as other junior members of the team; and

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service excellence

· Have an excellent understanding of your portfolio

· Execute our client service offering, ensure excellent service levels and escalate delivery issues to senior management, provide initial solutions to challenges

· Own relationships with other providers in the industry, including auditors and law firms

· Ownership of client requests, ensure all requests are complete in line with client expectations

· Meet with key clients on a regular basis to maintain and nurture relationships

· Support automation as part of client solutions

· Promote system optimisation to assist in enhancing our service offering

· Work effectively with the relevant accounting team

Governance

· Involvement in operational improvement projects

· Demonstrate professional scepticism on a day to day basis

· Own and manage risk on a day to day basis for client relationships in line with the 3 lines of defence model with applicable guidance from senior management and escalate issues in a timely manner as appropriate.

· Instil an environment of full compliance to policies & procedures

· Review CDD to ensure all documented in line with polices and procedures

· Monitor action points and ensure completion of these in a timely manner

· Work effectively and collaborate with our compliance team

Finance management

· Ensure that all client fees are issued in line with contracts and collected on a timely basis

· Work effectively and collaborate with our finance team

People Management

· Provide feedback in a timely manner

· Have regular 1-2-1s with your direct report(s)

· Tailor and provide development plan

· Mentor

· Share experience

· Prioritise and delegate work efficiently through your direct report(s)

· Ensure that OKRs are done in line with key milestones

· Set SMART objectives

· Promote and encourage strong teamwork

· Support senior management and promote our values

Business development

· Know your market and keep up to date with news, insights and trends

· Work with the new business team, to ensure a timely and cost effective onboarding

Personal Development

· Ongoing identification of own skill and knowledge requirements

· Identify and attend relevant training and development programmes

· Maintain evidence of continuing professional development to comply with requirements and the hours required by membership of your professional organisation

Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

· Private Equity/Real Estate or prior Fund Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory

· Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA ) or finance or equivalent

· Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.

· Strong working knowledge of EXCEL and MS Word.

Attributes and Technical Skills:

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  Strong technical knowledge of accounting and reporting standards
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  Investran experience preferable
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  Strong organisational, prioritisation and delegation skills
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  Energy and a ‘can do’ attitude
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  Proven strong interpersonal skills
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  Ability to motivate and influence direct report(s)
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  Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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  Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within fund policies
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  Good understanding of IT systems
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  Flexible and ability to work as part of an effective team
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  An understanding of Singapore laws and other related legal and regulatory requirements for example Anti-Money Laundering laws

Benefits