Senior Fund Accountant

Under the direction of the reporting lines, the senior fund accountant will perform accounting function for client entities and be responsible for preparing annual financial statements, management accounts and other ad-hoc financial reporting in accordance with IFRS

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the reporting lines, the senior fund accountant will perform accounting function for client entities and be responsible for preparing annual financial statements, management accounts and other ad-hoc financial reporting in accordance with IFRS (or any other internationally recognized accounting standards), ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Bookkeeping on sage pastel or other accounting software as and when required;
• Preparation of workpaper files with TB, GL, SOCI and SOFP extracted from accounting software;
• Preparation of ad-hoc accounts for dividend distribution/buyback;
• Responsible for a portfolio of clients and acting as the direct point of contact;
• Ensure all transactions pertaining to the management of the clients’ affairs are executed timely and efficiently.
• Perform accounting function for client entities, paying particular attention to agreements, contracts and other documents signed by an entity;
• Assist in classification of investments per IFRS guidelines (fair value through profit or loss, amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income) for populating financial statements;
• Ability to handle audit queries in a timely manner which includes but not limited to impairment assessment, expected credit loss calculation, etc;
• Liaising with auditors to complete yearly audits;
• Understanding of different structures, companies, limited partnerships, foundations, trust;
• Knowledge of how to populate ILPA reports;
• Must know how to read and interpret provisions of Limited Partnership Agreement/ any other relevant agreements;
• Understanding of how private equity funds work;
• Knowledge of concept of equalization/rebalancing/interest on equalization;
• Knowledge of accounting for open ended structures would be an advantage;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to coach junior staffs;
• Preparation of NAV reports for investors;
• Statutory Return: Prepare and submit all statutory returns as and when they fall due (quarterly computations & filing; upload returns on MNS and arrange for electronic filing; Quarterly filing of CIS managers/corporate & APS tax filing etc.) – training will be provided;
• Assist in completing surveys for the local regulator;
• To represent the company in relevant social including seminars, conferences and cocktails;
• To be ready to entertain clients as & when requested by Senior Management with a view of fostering the business relationship;
• Any other cognate duties that may from time to time be required which are appropriate to the role and business requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Either a degree in Accounting or at least ACCA level 3;
• Experience: Either 4 years of working experience as a Fund Accountant Or 2 years in a Senior Fund Accountant’s role within a Management Company;
• Relevant hands-on experience on Closed End Funds;
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legal & regulatory framework, finance principles and reporting;
• An excellent mastery of the regulatory laws involved in servicing a variety of clients with portfolios of various complexities.

SKILLS

• Good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Proficient in Ms. Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to draft effective communications (emails, letters, memos, instructions) with good grammar, spelling & proofreading skills;
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to work in a fast moving, demanding, high-pressure environment;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Highly motivated with the ability to work well as an individual and from their own initiative as well as being able to work in a team environment;
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality;
• Computer Literate: Ms. Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Is autonomous, self-disciplined and can productively work remotely;