Assistant Director

Manager / Assistant Director, Finance & Operations

Singapore | Private Equity Platform

We are partnering with a Japan-headquartered private equity investment platform with a strong track record in buyout investments and value creation across mid-market businesses. As part of its Southeast Asia expansion, the firm is establishing its Singapore platform and launching a new fund.

This is a high-impact, build-stage role where you will take ownership of finance and fund operations from the ground up — working closely with senior leadership in Singapore and headquarters.

The Opportunity

This is not a typical accounting role.

You will be the key finance and operations lead in Singapore, responsible for setting up and running the financial and fund infrastructure — from pre-launch setup to full operational execution post-launch.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean, hands-on environment and enjoys building processes from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Fund Launch

• Lead corporate accounting, tax, and audit coordination (liaising with external auditors and HQ)
• Manage expenses, payments, and banking relationships
• Support tax structuring and analysis for fund setup
• Establish workflows and operating frameworks with external fund administrators
• Support administrative and HR-related matters where required

Post-Fund Launch

• Oversee corporate and fund-level accounting, audit, and tax matters across fund and GP/FM entities
• Act as the main liaison with external fund administrators, auditors, and valuation agents
• Support fund operations including:
• Cash management
• Capital calls and distributions
• Financial reporting and audit processes
• Tax reporting and incentive schemes
• Manage asset transition into the fund, including involvement in valuation processes
• Ensure smooth day-to-day financial and operational running of the platform

Requirements

• 8–12 years of relevant experience
• Background in:
• Private equity / buy-side platforms, or
• Fund administration (private equity clients), or
• Big 4 (financial services / asset management focus)
• Strong understanding of:
• Fund structures (GP/FM/SPVs)
• Fund accounting and lifecycle (capital calls, reporting, audit)
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean environment
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders (HQ, auditors, fund admins)
• A proactive mindset with willingness to take on ad-hoc and operational responsibilities

Why This Role

• Opportunity to be part of building a new private equity platform in Southeast Asia
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-border stakeholders
• Broad, end-to-end ownership across finance and fund operations
• Strong platform for long-term growth as the fund scales